Category Archives: All About Evo

Evo’s new diplomatic sweet spot

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Whoa, Evo’s lookin’ good…and I’m not just talking about those stylish threads he’s wearing (although those, too, are fabulous). With over 60% of the vote in the latest Bolivian presidential election, he’s riding higher than ever, and by now, only … Continue reading →

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Evo cracks the 60% barrier!

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Sabina Becker

The latest figures from Friday’s Bolivian presidential elections are in, and it looks like Evo’s an even bigger winner than originally projected. Here’s the lowdown: The president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, has widened his margin as winner of the recent … Continue reading →

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Tuto Quiroga, butthurt loser

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the loser of the recent Bolivian presidential election. He came in last, with single digits in the exit polls, which I’m sure you’ll agree is a dismal showing compared to Evo’s commanding lead. But hey! Why … Continue reading →

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Happy Indigenous People’s Day!

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Fuck Columbus, and fuck the plague-ridden ships he rode in on. The natives are taking their country back, peacefully and democratically. And in yesterday’s presidential elections, Bolivia made that abundantly clear: I believe this is what’s known as a LANDSLIDE. … Continue reading →

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Did Washington try to prevent Bolivia from launching a satellite?

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Sabina Becker

A Chinese rocket carries the Bolivian satellite, Tupac Katari, into space. And without the help of the Chinese, it’s hard to imagine Bolivia ever getting such a thing off the ground. But they did, and the fact that they did … Continue reading →

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Ex-CIA agent reveals how Venezuelan “students” get putschist training

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Who is this man, and why does the CIA fear him? Because they thought he was one of theirs, and it turns out he’s quite the opposite. And now he’s spilling the beans on them. Read on: Raúl Capote is … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Presidential selfies, LatAm style

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Call them the anti-Kardashians. These are the people whose selfies we actually WANT to see, precisely because they’re not vapid and self-absorbed, seeking all the eyeballs all the time. They’re too busy doing great things for their countries. Like this … Continue reading →

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The ironies of the Venezuelan opposition, part 43

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Sabina Becker

‘Evening, folks, and welcome to another installment of VenOpIronía. Tonight, we puncture a few myths that the oppos have been trying very hard to sell the world. First up, the idea that these demonstrations are popular, and that it’s humble … Continue reading →

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Eight international terrorists caught in Caracas; more to come

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Dramatic developments in Venezuela as more putschists and violent instigators are behind bars tonight. Here’s the story, via Aporrea: The Venezuelan government has arrested 41 persons in the Altamira neighborhood of eastern Caracas, who caused damage to public and private … Continue reading →

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Who is Leopoldo López?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Sabina Becker

Leopoldo López, in his former capacity as mayor of Chacao, doing what he does best…leading “protests” that are nothing but riots. If you think this pretty boy is some kind of hero or martyr in the cause of Venezuelan freedom, … Continue reading →

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