Category: Opinion

The Doctrine of “Bad Capture, Proper Detention”

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Audio: https://clyp.it/v0l2yeur María Alejandra Díaz, constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate.— In light of the controversy surrounding the substantial private legal fees paid to defend Nicolás Maduro and his wife, authorized by OFAC as they face trial in the United States, one must not treat this as a minor issue. A simple legal technicality—lack of […]

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Essequibo, Geopolitics, and Dinosaur Juice of the 51st State

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Audio: https://clyp.it/smn5bwvr Dr. Juan Barreto. — Interim president Delsy Rodríguez revives a historic claim and clashes with Guyana’s president, Irfaan Ali. How do dinosaurs enter this story? They rise from the dark depths underground, where pressure and heat cook the oily substance that powers the world, while other dark rooms simmer their own slow plots. […]

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