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Zombie Capitalism
Quico says: We’re in the midst of a Nationalization Blitzkrieg right now: Cargill, Polar, Bodies and Smurfit Kappa have been targeted this week alone, and it’s easy to...
Caracamorphosis
Quico says: This one is strictly for locals… [Hat Tip: VUS.]
The "Bodies" Exhibit will now be showing at the Bello Monte Morgue
Juan Cristobal says: – “Attention shoppers: the Seniat has entered the building. To avoid expropriation, have all receipts and ownership papers handy.” I wouldn’t be surprised if that...
Headed for another showdown
http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/x8khivChavez_cargillby noticias24 Juan Cristobal says: – Chavez has just ordered the expropriation of Cargill – not sure whether that means all of Cargill’s operations or just its rice...
The showcase missions
Juan Cristobal says: – There’s not a lot of room for consensus in today’s hyper-polarized Venezuela. One of the few, though, is the idea that the Revolution has...
Juice ad Bellum
Quico says: The Stanford Review’s independent blog, Bellum, is running a juicy email interview with yours truly. Check it out.
Change You Can Believe In
Quico says: Over the past week, I’ve been doing some blue-sky thinking about the future of this blog. Here’s the skinny: Caracas Chronicles is at a crossroads. Over...
Our missions, should we choose to accept them
Juan Cristobal says: – “If the ‘Yes’ option lost, what would we lose? … The social missions and the communal councils.” From a campaign poster, 10 reasons to...
Odds and ends
Quico says: Way too busy this week. Unless Juan picks up the slack, posting may be light. I’m aware of, but powerless over, the “issues” with the IntenseDebate...
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