Dr. Juan Barreto, Director for Venezuela and Latin America “Bochinche, bochinche!” Francisco de Miranda cried out when a group of patriots handed him over to the Spanish in exchange for a peace armistice. What must Uncle Sam, Venezuela’s guardian, think today when he sees a group of enraged protesters burning American flags and kicking the […]
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Neirlay Andrade On July 3, while excavators continued clearing concrete and rescue teams searched the rubble for survivors, 180 days had passed since Venezuela’s Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) ordered Delcy Rodríguez to assume the Presidency of the Republic “in an acting capacity” following the “abduction” of Nicolás Maduro. The maximum period the Venezuelan Constitution […]
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By Dr. Juan Barreto It is not about surrender or tutelage. What happens when a species changes so it does not disappear? It evolves and may even hybridize, like mules, which are neither horses nor donkeys. Macaws do the same. A new variety—or even a new breed—may emerge. Species commonly interbreed across genera; ask any […]
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The Daily Journal — Former Caracas mayor Juan Barreto argued that Venezuela is experiencing a loss of political sovereignty due to what he described as a “catastrophic stalemate” between competing political forces. He drew on a concept developed by the Italian Marxist theorist Antonio Gramsci, in which no bloc prevails, and the confrontation ultimately triggers […]
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Editorial by Dr. Juan Barreto – Children are both our sanctuary and our greatest treasure. They are the chest that holds innocence, purity, and the promise of tomorrow. When we believe everything is lost, we can still cling to the hope that one day, something may yet be saved. They are that last gift at […]
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By Dr. Juan Barreto.— Day breaks. The night was no excuse for dozens of hands to join together, tearing through the concrete to find life again. Politics means joining forces to lift the rubble. The only ideological difference lies in the capacity for self-sacrifice and the unwavering spirit of those who stubbornly fight against tragedy—or […]
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The Daily Journal. — In a development that reshapes Venezuela’s political landscape, opposition leader Dinorah Figuera returned to the country on Thursday after years in exile. Acting as the representative of the lawmakers elected in 2015, she reached an agreement with Jorge Rodríguez to establish a “parity-based technical and political working group” to support a […]
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Dr. Juan Barreto.— I must warn the dear reader that I am not given to dispensing easy praise. Rather, I always seek to put myself in an uncomfortable position, but this time I want to share a pleasant impression from a kind surprise life has just given me. Around midday, I arrived at a modest […]
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The Daily Journal.– During a television interview , former Caracas mayor Juan Barreto argued that Venezuela’s political future will depend to a large extent on the decisions adopted by acting president Delcy Rodríguez, whom he credited with the ability either to preserve the current power structure or to promote a democratic transition based on national […]
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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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