SIn duda, este análisis obedece a lo que estamos viviendo y hemos visto desarrollarse sin poder hacer mucho al respecto. La "revolución" nos ha instilado una manera de ser. Agrego al artículo de Olga Ramos que además los jóvenes, los estudiantes que reclaman, también obedecen a eso que se nos ha venido machacando todos estos … Sigue leyendo Tendencia Irreversible
Abstract: Venezuela is a country experiencing intense political contradictions that affect the economy. XXI Century Socialism is the system under which Chávez envisioned the development of Venezuela. The “5 engines” for the revolution are being implemented, but these deny by principle any dialogue and consensus. In that scenario, the private sector has been reduced in its role … Sigue leyendo Venezuela vive su proceso ajena a la globalización
Abstract: In Venezuela extreme poverty has been feminized. For every 100 poor men there are 113 poor women. A considerable percentage of women are suffering of extreme poverty and even though the government had created missions like Madres del Barrio and Hijos de Venezuela that had beneficiated more than a million of them, the actual … Sigue leyendo La mujer pobre en Venezuela: entre la especulación y la confianza
Abstract: In Venezuela it’s common to complement the monthly income with small side enterprises, a practice known as “killing tigers” (matar tigres), but for some it’s a way of living. Currently 40,6% of the active population subsist in the informal employment sector. In terms of age, two are the segments affected the most for unemployment … Sigue leyendo Jóvenes y adultos padecen por igual situaciones de desempleo en Venezuela
El descenso al vórtice del caos continúa. El señor que no quiero nombrar acá hizo su testamento político en TV, ante el futuro cierto que no evade a nadie. Sin humildad, sin arrepentimientos por las daños infligidos con o sin intención, por los muertos en las intentonas, por los muertos por la negligencia y descuido … Sigue leyendo Breve ante el anuncio del sucesor
“La paz es compartir el corazón de la amistad” Nicolle, 5 años. (“Peace is to share the heart of friendship”. Nicolle, 5 years old). Published with permission of La Rana Encantada. All rights reserved Is war a consequence of some inherent human quality? Is it unavoidable? Wars are caused by many reasons but behind them … Sigue leyendo War is a Human Matter
El próximo 7 de octubre, tendremos elecciones presidenciales en Venezuela. No es una elección más. Para mí, como para un porcentaje considerable de la población votante se trata de una elección decisiva en establecer si somos un país democrático y progresista o uno sumergido en el culto a la personalidad y el poder autocrático. No … Sigue leyendo Autocracia vs. Democracia en las elecciones presidenciales de Venezuela
Every time the Olympic Games come round, we think about the inequalities of the world. It seems somehow immoral, that huge amount of money spent on infrastructure, advertising and so on when so much could be done with it for the poor in the country hosting the games or elsewhere. We also think about the poor … Sigue leyendo Being at the Olympic Games against all odds
On the site worldviewcities.org, the teaser about Caracas says “Think Blade Runner in the tropics“. This might give you a sense of the chaos, the light and the darkness, and the contrasts of Caracas, capital of Venezuela, and my own home city. It’s difficult to talk about Caracas because more often than not we Caraquenians have a love/hate relationship with … Sigue leyendo Caracas: City of Contrasts
For me, the International Women’s Day, more than a celebration is a reminder. Reminder that women who today enjoy education, a career, professional respect, access to services and media, as well as a life without physical or psychological abuse, have a responsibility towards women that don’t enjoy those privileges in a good portion of the … Sigue leyendo Recordatorio en el día de la mujer
