Saturday, May 17, 2008

Hugo Chávez

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A Deadly Dust-Up in South America

The enmity and suspicion that erupted last week in South America are likely to endure for some time. more >>

Laptops Reveal Possible Chávez-FARC Ties

Amid all the saber-rattling by Venezuela and Ecuador over a recent raid by the Colombian military that killed a top guerrilla leader, some intriguing revelations are surfacing from several laptop computers and hard drives captured in the jungle operation. more >>

Morning Buzz: March 6, 2008

A small explosion occurred in New York City's Times Square this morning, causing structural damage to an unoccupied military recruiting station. No injuries were reported. The explosion, which happened around 3:45 a.m., shook buildings several blocks away. more >>

Calling Joe 4 Oil

Kennedy takes on his critics. more >>

The Way the World Looks

Taking stock of progress in Iraq, the NIE on Iran, and Hugo Chávez. more >>

Morning Buzz: Dec. 3, 2007

Constitutional changes proposed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, which would have permitted him to run indefinitely for re-election, narrowly failed at the polls, producing a mixed reaction among foes and supporters. The measures were voted down by 51 to 49 percent. This was Chávez's first electoral defeat, leading some U.S. officials to believe that Venezuelans are wary of their leader's having unchecked power. more >>

Comparing Scenarios for 2008

Here's my U.S. more >>

The Progress of the Surge

Embedded blogger and Special Forces veteran Michael Yon blogs on the progress of the surge in Iraq. Bottom line: It's going pretty well. more >>

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