Bárbara Lira, Author at Caracas Chronicles

Bárbara Lira

Economist and Consultant in Economics and Public Policy at ODH Grupo Consultor in Caracas. Barbara is the co-author, with Richard Obuchi and Anabella Abadi, of "Gestión en Rojo" published by IESA. She loves everything related to oil and energy (except for corruption, pollution and inefficiency). Fan of Fargo, GoT and House of Cards.

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Blaming the Victim

In an attempt to explain to a non-Venezuelan audience what happened on Suday’s elections, Quico claims results were authentic. Here's a whole bunch of reasons why he's wrong. And there are many more to come.

Bárbara Lira October 18, 2017

Guri: The Nth Crisis

At this point in the year, the water level in the Guri reservoir has never been lower. Our strategy? Pray for rain.

Bárbara Lira January 25, 2016

Good news: Maduro will grin-and-bear-it through his Memoria y Cuenta

Maduro will be giving his his Memoria y Cuenta —the criollo version of the State of the Union address— before the National Assembly. Go grab a huge bucket of popcorn, and take the afternoon off.

Bárbara Lira January 15, 2016

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