44 years later, a Venezuelan wins Olympic gold
Francisco “Morochito” Rodriguez is no longer the only one. Fencer Ruben Limardo beat Norway’s Bartosz Piasecki in the individual men’s épée final, taking the first Olympic gold medal...
Gustavo Hernández A.
Guaro journalist and CaracasChron veteran.
$h*! lousy sportscasters say
Would those of you stateside take a break from the Synchronized NBC Bashing and spare a thought for the poor, benighted Venezuelan sports fan? State broadcaster TVes (currently dead-last...
First, they grabbed la vinotinto; now, el vinotinto
During one of Chavez’s latest cadenas, this happened: “I don’t always want people to drink alcohol, but when I do, I want them to drink my own brand.” It’s...
El Amo del Uncanny Valley
S-Bol’s 229th birthday won’t be an ordinary one. Right in the middle of the presidential campaign, the Chavernment will use it to push its electoral narrative while continue...
Pants on Fire Chronicles (Updated)
Chávez’s latest issue ad looks like it’s trying to sell you shoes or sportwear more than like an election spot, so its obviously targeted at the young crowd....
The BusCaracas that never comes
Travel in and out of Puerto Cabello and you’ll pass in front of the local Airport and the Naval Base next door. In recent months, you’ll have noticed...
The only place in Venezuela without budget shortfall
Last week, the governors of the largest Venezuelan states (all of them part of the opposition) unsuccessfully asked for a meeting with President Hugo Chavez to discuss the...
Two hearts that beat as one
The “Venezuelan Heart” PR campaign, which was launched by the Chavernment last May has been withdrawn for now. Information Minister Andres Izarra said that the decision was taken...
Don't relaunch Ipostel, instead let it go or just reboot it
In the digital world of today, the old-fashioned mail service continues to be neccessary for many, but its main priority is not longer letters or bills but to...
How to do innovation wrong
Innovation. A very particular word that is now a big part of our daily lives. People usually relate it to scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs, but now it...
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