Law & Order: Stupid Venezuelans Unit
At last, the “narcosobrinos” have been sentenced, guilty of drug trafficking. What the court transcripts reveal, however, is a circle of corruption and connivance only possible in revolution.
At last, the “narcosobrinos” have been sentenced, guilty of drug trafficking. What the court transcripts reveal, however, is a circle of corruption and connivance only possible in revolution.
I went to the heart of chavista territory to see why people voted red and played along with the dictatorship. My worst fear is that, eventually, we will all play along as well.
Last sunday, I went to different voting stations to see how the “Puntos Rojos” influence elections. Chavismo is betting on fear, implicit threats and your empty stomach.
Bullfighting is a great analogy for the municipal election on Sunday. It might sometimes feel like the bull has a chance, but it’s all part of the show.
It's estimated that by 2016, two million Venezuelans had left the country. Some left in search of a better life, some for fear of dying, most left everything behind. None have done so by choice.
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.
Your daily briefing for Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Translated by Javier Liendo.
The inside story of Eulogio del Pino’s brutal defenestration shows a nerd in far over his head. He fell because of his child-like innocence with regard to the nature of the regime he serves.
Your daily briefing for Monday, December 4, 2017. Translated by Javier Liendo.
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