Category Archives: Huguito Chavecito

Well, that didn’t take long…

Posted on August 28, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Looks like that whole immunity-for-ex-paramilitaries thing isn’t working out so well in Colombia. Whatta surprise: A US court has requested the extradition of former Colombian paramilitary boss Carlos Jimenez. The move comes a few days after Jimenez, alias Macaco, was … Continue reading →

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Maradona is a Chavista!

Posted on August 20, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Chavezmardaonaalo190807Uploaded by Radioaporrea Here he is, guest of honor on Chavecito’s show, Alo Presidente. He’s adorably awkward and shy. Chavecito calls him “El Che Maradona” and, after a music video celebrating their friendship, the audience honors “El Che” with a … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: The art of Chavecito

Posted on August 17, 2007 by Sabina Becker

No, this is not one his own paintings. I just find it interesting how once in while, Chavecito crops up in a work of fine art:I can’t remember where I found this on the Internets, but it’s a very cool … Continue reading →

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Blame communism!

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Jeezus. Just when I thought Alan Garcia could sink no lower…he sank lower. Aporrea explains: The president of Peru, Alan Garcia, celebrated the failure of a police strike promoted “by communists” today. He made this statement without proof, and without … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Chavecito’s whirlwind tour of duty

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Chavecito has been very busy again lately on the front of Latin American integration. Talk of continent-wide energy integration is topmost on the agenda. He’s been in Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador; now he’s in Bolivia. Here’s some video from his … Continue reading →

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Chavecito in Uruguay

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Sabina Becker

It was a working visit, but all the same, he took the time to chat with all the ordinary folks in Montevideo who just showed up to let him know how much they admire him and love what he’s doing. … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Who loves me?

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Sabina Becker

Clearly, all my friends at UNN do. And they all show it in various ways. But Tony “T-Bone” Jones, our multi-talented producer of the Talk and Action (yes, that’s T & A for short) progressive women’s podcast, has really outdone … Continue reading →

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The war drums just got louder

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Sabina Becker

When you hear things like this, you know the Military-Industrial Complex will once more press for its pound of flesh… Sustained oil prices close to $80 a barrel could hit US economic growth, Energy Secretary Sam Bodman has said. The … Continue reading →

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