Game over, Maduro
Nicolas Maduro’s ridiculous attempts to grab hold of the Panama Summit’s agenda have been thwarted by the historic handshake between Barack Obama and Raul Castro. Because whatever happens...
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The neverending subway
The central government has some good news for the people of Valencia: At the end of this month, the first two stations of the subway’s Line 2 will...
A Hausmann-FRod debate
This happened a few days ago at Harvard University. It’s long but well worth your time. Enjoy! (HT: Alfredo)
Newsprint-geddon reaches Tucupita
Tuesday’s edition of Delta Amacuro State newspaper NotiDiario carries a simple headline: “Once again, we have to say goodbye.” The paper will no longer publish for the forseeable...
Caracas Chronicles talks to @EfectoCocuyo
Today, I spoke to Luz Mely Reyes, co-founder of Efecto Cocuyo. After a few technical glitches, we got down to business: a visit to Venezuela by Barack Obama’s envoy;...
EAT THIS: Cabello's wife appointed Minister of Tourism
No reason to beat around the bush: Marleny Contrera de Cabello, wife of Diosdado Cabello (President of the Venezuelan Congress), was just appointed Minister of Tourism. Seems like...
Our horrible candidates are our only hope
The date for the Parliamentary elections has not been announced, but for the sake of argument, let’s say the CNE will follow the law and hold them this year....
Austin time
I’m thrilled to have been invited to be a moderator at the Plan País Conference in Austin, Texas this weekend. Plan País is a yearly conference in which Venezuelan students in...
Two can play the CARICOM game
The 7th Summit of the Americas is just around the corner, and public attention will be focused on U.S. President Barack Obama, who will carry a huge diplomatic...
Mining for news
Don’t miss Efecto Cocuyo’s take on illegal mining in Venezuela’s South. Thanks to intrepid reporters working for Discovery Max, we can witness the devastation that illegal mining is causing in the...
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