2015: He didn’t get the support
Your yearly briefing for 2015. Translated by Javier Liendo.
Politics
2015: If only Elections Mattered After Voting is over...
On the 6th of December 2015, our political opposition proved they know how to win an election, by rallying around a common purpose. Then there's the bitter aftermath of a perfect campaign.
Daring to Break the Silence
Secrecy has been a tacit policy of chavismo for years. Now, the National Assembly might have found a way to, maybe not break it, but at least disrupt it.
2014: When Justice became a Weapon
Venezuela's head-long descent into a savage police state dates back to 2014. Specifically, to Leopoldo López's arrest. Ever since then, I have witnessed first-hand how Human Rights became disposable and Justice became a weapon to get opponents out of the way.
2014: "El que se cansa pierde"
Your yearly briefing for 2014. Translated by Javier Liendo.
2013: The Dubious Luck of Being Hugo
Hugo Chávez was lucky to rule amid a historic oil boom, lucky to have fractious opponents at home, lucky to have Bush as an imperialist villain, and lucky for having quit while he was ahead.
2013: Without Him
Your yearly briefing for 2013. Translated by Javier Liendo.
2012: Sick but proud
Your Yearly Briefing for 2012. Translated by Javier Liendo.
2011: The beginning of his end
Your yearly briefing for 2011. Translated by Javier Liendo.
2011: Pax Bolivariana
Chávez's foreign policy looked to cement 21st Century Socialism as the ideological pillar of the region through a costly and aggressive "oil diplomacy." A glance back at the state of Venezuelan international affairs in 2011 shows that alliances are fragile when they are built on opportunism.
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