He seguido con atención el caso Nisman. Me he formado algunas impresiones con la información que encontré. Trate de leer fuentes diversas para ser lo más objetivo posible. Soy consciente que mis impresiones son necesariamente imperfectas y podrían ser descalificadas …
Author Archives: Carlos Elbirt
Israel, Turkey, Obama
Israel apologized to Turkey for the raid that killed nine people in 2010 aboard a Turkish ship1. The raid took place in international waters against a NATO country. As a result, relations between Israel and Turkey were downgraded. …
Obama goes to Israel!
Obama’s visit to Israel will have no consequence. If anything, it will condition USA policies towards Iran even more. Nothing will happen in relation to the occupation issue. Settlements and expropriation of lands in the West Bank will continue. Hezbollah …
Habemus Papam! (Español)
Las principales características del nuevo Papa, populista y conservador, se verán reflejadas en las acciones de la iglesia. Por esta razón fue elegido Papa después de todo. ¿Cuáles podrían ser sus medidas?
Para restaurar la credibilidad, …
Habemus Papam! (English)
The main characteristics of the new Pope, populist and conservative, will be reflected in the Church actions. That is why he was elected Pope in the first place! What is he likely to do?
To restore credibility, …
Chavez and After: Some Brief Comments
Chavez based his government on channeling petroleum revenue to address legitimate social issues. He reduced poverty, increased social services and supported the arts and sport. He got results, so he got votes. However, he did not anchor …