Category Archives: Isn’t That Illegal?

Terrorism and destabilization in Venezuela, all you can eat…

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Venezuelan justice minister Néstor Reverol plays back audio of some highly incriminating phone calls between members of the Salvadoran terror cell that attempted to disrupt next Sunday’s presidential election. Here’s the story: “Capriles has managed to find safe places, for … Continue reading →

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Funes calls for investigation of Salvadoran terror cell

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Sabina Becker

A couple of days ago, I translated a denunciation by Venezualan acting president, Nicolás Maduro, of a Salvadoran terrorist cell believed to be working for his opponent, Henrique Capriles Radonski. Today, the president of El Salvador is doing his part … Continue reading →

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Neruda to be exhumed tomorrow

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Sabina Becker

The grave of Pablo Neruda, overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Isla Negra, Chile. After nearly 40 years, it is about to give up its biggest secret: How did the great poet, a Nobel-winning national icon before his death and a … Continue reading →

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Nicolás Maduro denounces dirty tricks, assassination attempt

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Nicolás Maduro holds up evidence of a Salvadoran mercenary cell in Venezuela, complete with pictures of the individuals involved, the cars they drove, and where they met. He connects them to both a leading opposition party co-ordinator, and the US … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx takes on oil spills

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Listen! Do you hear that loud and urgent meowing? It means Ms. Manx is back from a longer than usual hiatus with her latest catch. No, not mice. She’s got links to share. And this time, the Stumpy Cat has … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 14

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Sabina Becker

You know how the Venezuelan opposition is always bragging about how it’s got all the students on its side? Even when they’re actually eating their candidates alive, and some of them aren’t even students? Or how their demonstrations are all … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 12

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Burnt-out car on Francisco de Miranda Avenue, Caracas, 2004, after a “peaceful” protest of the opposition, otherwise known as a Guarimba. These supposedly spontaneous local protests were directed by Washington via US diplomatic installations, and were aimed at destabilizing Venezuela … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 10

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Sabina Becker

Howdy, folks. In today’s episode of VenOpIronía, we get something really interesting: an opposition deputy giving an interview not only on state TV (VTV), which allegedly “censors opposition voices”, but he reveals something the Chavistas among us have already long … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 7

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Sabina Becker

“Nicolás isn’t Chávez! Vote for me, comrades, because I’m the exact same!” Uh-huh…surrrrre. What’s this? Dirty corporatist tricks from the Majunche campaign? Yes! And look who else is involved…the richest man in Mexico, no less. Plus a whole bunch of … Continue reading →

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RED ALERT: International fascists to meet in Argentina

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sabina Becker

From Aporrea, a denunciation of what are sure to be nasty things to come: Our editorial desk has received a denunciation and alert regarding a no-good meeting which will take place in two Argentine cities, and which will involve the … Continue reading →