Why the dictatorship wants David Smolansky in jail
As El Hatillo mayor David Smolansky goes underground, I think back on the amazing, inspiring 2013 campaign that made him mayor. It’s no wonder the government’s scared of him.
How do you solve a problem like Cabello and El Aissami?
Getting rid of Maduro? That’s the easy part. The real question is what you do with the hyper-criminal faction leaders just beneath him in the chavista org chart.
Leopoldo Gives a Boring Speech, Thank God
In a 15-minute speech from house arrest, Leopoldo López stayed studiously on message. That’s a good thing.
A Pair of Twos
After yesterday’s referendum, the government’s left with a horrendously weak hand. But I’ve seen enough Texas Hold’Em to know good players win with a pair of twos all the damn time.
What Young Venezuelans do When They're not Being Killed
In the midst of our poorest years in every aspect, be it economic, social, or political, today in football, we shine brighter than ever.
The bully shoves back
Reality in Venezuela has taken us from "No vale, yo no creo" to "No lo puedo creer." As the government goes on the offensive, the pace of the crisis is quickening. It's a white knuckle ride.
Blacked Out
For all his power over broadcast media, Nicolás Maduro has completely lost his hold over Venezuela’s public conversation. We’ve tuned him out.
Tear Gas & BBQ Sauce
A day spent in El Cafetal, the Home of Opposition Crazy, shows worrying signs of reversion to the most self-defeating instincts of 2014
Adrián Solano and the Curse of "Pobrecito, Vale"
Enough has been said about Adrián Solano and his #TropicalMierda take on cross country skiing. Little has been said about the morons who hailed him worthy of defending.
We're going to the U20 World Cup: Should You Cheer?
Does it make sense for Venezuela to spend $3 million spending basically-established football players to a U20 world cup, really?
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