Category Archives: Huguito Chavecito

Manuel Zelaya speaks out: “The president of Honduras is John Kerry”

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Sabina Becker

This man is the last true democratically elected president Honduras has had. Five years ago, he was deposed in a violent military putsch, backed to the hilt by Washington. Manuel Zelaya was sent into exile, very much against his will, … Continue reading →

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Happy 60th, Chavecito…

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Sabina Becker

‘Scuse me while I miss this guy. Chavecito would have been 60 today. He lives on…not only in the hearts of Venezuelans, but mine too. Te amamos, Comandante Eterno.

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 54

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Behold, a white horse. And a pale rider. Good morning, and welcome to today’s installment of VenOpIronía. Today, we have a very special guest from Miami, where all the flotsam and jetsam of corrupt and failed Latin American right-wing political … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 53

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“United to push Venezuela along the road to destruction…” That looks about right, eh? Howdy, folks, and welcome back to VenOpIronía! Yes, I realize it’s been quiet on this front here lately. Mainly because the oppos have failed in their … Continue reading →

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Sorry-not-sorry, MariCori!

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Sabina Becker

“Take this, so the Venezuelans end up eating shit!” “Don’t worry, Doctor…I already have them accustomed to that!” Remember that time MariCori went to Colombia, with a phony whiplash collar on to make it look like she was some kind … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 52

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Howdy, folks, and welcome to another episode of “As the Irony Burns”. In today’s installment, Prettyboy Leo’s got some apologizing to do. To whom? Well, Jesus Christ, for one. And Gandhi. And Nelson Mandela. And oh yeah…Chavecito’s ghost, too, since … Continue reading →

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Q. What do the Venezuelan opposition and Justin Bourque have in common?

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Sabina Becker

A. Oh, only this: Yesterday in Moncton, a small city of about 70,000 inhabitants on the east coast of Canada, a young Canadian, 24 years old, carried out a massacre, murdering three police officers and wounding two more. While the … Continue reading →

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Six paramilitaries caught in Venezuelan border state

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Putschists and smugglers work hand in glove in Venezuela, but the governor of one western border state isn’t taking their crimes lying down. Here’s what he had to say on the latest incident in Táchira: The governor of Táchira state, … Continue reading →

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Chavecito, the Movie?

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Yet another Chavista legacy that’s absolutely huge: the Villa del Cine, the national film studio complex. Without Chavecito, it never would have gotten built. Chavecito was always larger than life. And now, he’s about to get a major film tribute, … Continue reading →

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Twit abdicates so junior twit can replace him

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Sabina Becker

A young king with an old dictator, Spain, 40-odd years ago. Really. How else would YOU title this story? The king of Spain, Juan Carlos I, has decided to renounce the throne, prime minister Mariano Rajoy announced today. “King Juan … Continue reading →