Definitely a large march by Chavez’ supporters, but not larger than the opposition’s. Interesting how the “oligarchs” in the opposition have to walk to their rallies, while Government paid buses pick up Chavistas where they live. I saw it in the barrio next to my house. Reportedly they were also paid to go Bs. 100,000, but I have not been able to find anyone that can confirm this. Chavez announced a number of names of “pure” Chavistas that will run for Governors next year. Among them, he said that Diosdado Cabello will run for Governor of Miranda State. I would like to see Diosdado run agaisnt Enrique Mendoza in an election, but hope by that time Mendoza will be President of the country….
The Devil's Excrement
Observations focused on the problems of an underdeveloped country, Venezuela, with some serendipity about the world (orchids, techs, science, investments, politics) at large. A famous Venezuelan, Juan Pablo Perez Alfonzo, referred to oil as the devil's excrement. For countries, easy wealth appears indeed to be the sure path to failure. Venezuela might be a clear example of that.
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