The realization that a lot of people that I know cannot distinguish the difference between a real news story and a bogus one prompted me to write this post.
Venezuela [Sur] Realista: The Republic of Hugo Chavez
An in-depth look at Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez that explores his Bolivarian political philosophy, his adoption of “21st-century socialist” principles, and the challenges he has faced as a highly polarizing leader. Produced in 2010 in anticipation of Chávez’s bid for a fourth term in office, the film presents interviews with...
Venezuela Al Día: Cómo Entender la Violencia de Febrero
Una introducción básica sobre los antecedentes de la violencia en Venezuela actualmente en las noticias. Mi esperanza es que los lectores no políticamente activos en América del Norte obtengan una mejor comprensión de los argumentos que ambos grupos están expresando.
Venezuela today: a primer to understanding the February violence
This article is meant as a basic primer on the background of Venezuela’s violence currently in the news. My hope is that non-politically active readers in North America gain a better insight into the arguments that both groups are voicing.