Posts About Venezuela
Recession Will Strike Latin America, Chavez
Recession will strike Ecuador hardest in Latin America -- but also limit Hugo Chavez's ability to intervene in his neighbors' affairs.
A Russian Military Alliance With Cuba or Venezuela?
The Kremlin might seek the establishment of some sort of military alliance with Cuba and Venezuela.
When Governments Become Pirates
When government's high-ranking officials condone these illicit activities, it is hard to imagine what U.S. agencies can do about it.
Venezuela's Take on U.S. Recession
I can only hope that a severe recession in the U.S., Venezuela’s primary customer, will awaken our spendthrift leadership from its petro-dollar slumber.
Adios to Chavez's Guru
Chavez doesn’t have the guts or the commitment to fill Castro’s void.
Cuba Reels at Chavez's Defeat
Fidel Castro bet his country's future on the Chavez horse - and lost. What now for Cuba?
Viva The Other Left
I hope this narcissist’s loss will start a domino effect, away from “Che-chic” and toward a solid, modern left.
The Power of One Percent
It's always the one percent that makes the decisive difference: the people beyond the reach of either oil or any well-oiled state machinery.
Chavez Is No Leftist
Chavez is a mix of Fidel Castro and Perón: not a true revolutionary, but the promoter of a nanny-state paid for by the petro-dollar.
Chavez Only Needs One ‘Yes’ Vote – America’s
This democracy is disadvantaged as long as the U.S. continues to prop up Chavez by buying his oil.
Time to Redefine “Leftist”
Thank you, Venezuelans, for showing the world that the poor aren’t stupid.
The Left or the Left-Behind?
Chavez isn’t in power because he’s ‘left’ or ‘right.’ He’s in power because he has a strong personality.
The End of Latin Leftism?
Does Hugo Chavez's defeat in Venezuela's constitutional referendum mean the beginning of the end for Latin American leftism? David Responds Fareed Responds...
Commandante Loses to Ballots, Not Bullets
Venezuelans claimed victory on Sunday over the possibility of totalitarian rule, but the real test of popular disenchantment is yet to come.
Define “Dangerous”
The “world’s most dangerous country” distinction depends on what kind of danger you’re looking at. Terrorism? Violence against women? Global warming?
In Venezuela, Dollars Still Reign
Whatever its status elsewhere, the dollar is still the most sought-after commodity in this warped oil state.
Risk of World War III? Music to Mr. Chávez's Ears
Mr. Bush's reckless talk of war on Iran is just one of the thousand ways Washington is forcefully helping Hugo Chávez's totalitarian schemes come true.
More Like Petrocrats than Social-Democrats
Today, many regimes in Latin America regard themselves as leftist and came to power through the ballot box, but their commitment to democracy is doubtful. Hugo Chávez's affectionate relationship with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has less to do with Bush-bashing than with the price of oil, and their peers seem more concerned about guaranteeing reelection than promoting social progress.
There's No One Latin American "Left"
Left vs right is outdated. Latin America is not lashing back against globalization.The continent is struggling with how to combat inequality while maintaining a stable democracy.
Bush and Brazil Talk Ethanol
While President George Bush visits South America this week, Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez will personally lead a street demonstration in Buenos Aires against him....
