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.
Unknown Feed“We would appreciate it if the media gave the family of this fellow from the Army the due consideration that they deserve”
The Minister of Defense after the death of soldier Angel Ciro Pedreanez
Tal Cual’s response: We would appreciate even more if you, fellow member of the Army, told us what happened at Fort Mara
The Devil's Excrement 
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