Author Archives: Sabina Becker

Racism, branded on the skin

Carimba, marcada en mi pielby Guarataro Video (in Spanish) about the prevalence of racism in Venezuela. It’s a fact much denied by the upper classes (who are overwhelmingly white), but when seen through “black” eyes, it becomes impossible to miss. … Continue reading

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El Narco’s gonna want him dead

Hebert Veloza, formerly known as “HH”, in the hands of the Colombian authorities. From Aporrea, a shocking revelation by a Colombian paramilitary leader, one that will surely put “El Doptor Varito” in an awkward position (as if he could get … Continue reading

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Another young Ecuadorian attacked in Spain

El Ecuadorable is so not going to like this:Translation follows: The Spanish civil guard is investigating a video made on a cellphone in which one can see the beating of an Ecuadorian teenager by a Spanish girl. The hair-raising recording … Continue reading

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Gonzalo Gomez attacked by anti-Chavez thugs

This just in, from Aporrea: Just minutes ago we were informed that Gonzalo Gomez, co-founder of Aporrea and currently a member of the Regional Political Committee of the Capital District of the PSUV, was attacked by followers of Leopoldo Lopez … Continue reading

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Coffee break anyone?

BoRev reports that CITGO has just branched out into serving something rich, dark and Venezuelan in its coffee shops. And no, it’s not fuel–at least, not of a petrochemical nature. Here’s some fresh-brewed video for ya:BTW, I hear Venezuelan chocolate … Continue reading

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Reuters, AP–what’s the difference?

When it comes to reporting on Venezuela–not a dime’s worth. Reuters is just as bad at hitting Latin America with the Stoopid Stick, as this Saul Hudson piece makes all too clear: A popular mayor hoping to run for a … Continue reading

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See what happens when you boogie with fascists?

You get poopy doody crappy assassination attempts everywhere in Venezuela! I hereby translate: Parliamentary deputy Luis Tascon denounced that the attempt on the life of ex-defence minister Raul Baduel, which happened last week, was perpetrated by radical sectors of the … Continue reading

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Watch out, Bolivian fascists!

The “Red Ponchos” of the indigenous movement are going to be out in force to defend Evo come August 10:…when there will be a recall referendum that’s got the fascist governors of the Media Luna shaking in their boots, knowing … Continue reading

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No surprises here…

Ho, ditty, hum, ditty…why am I not surprised at this? A man who opened fire inside a church, killing two people with a shotgun hidden in a guitar case, was frustrated at being unable to find a job and blamed … Continue reading

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Lady Godiva she ain’t!

YVKE Mundial has a lulu for us, all the way from Peru:

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