Julie, a freelance journalist I met in Caracas, just sent this through... The story so far... Dear All, My apologies for sending round one of these here round robins but tis the best i can do in the time... Well, there is simply TOO MUCH to tell you all about this revolution, but perhaps the most important thing is that it is happening all over the country and is being carried forward not by the officials and bureaucrats but the ordinary people who through a massive effort of will and as an … [Read more...]
Caracas Trollparty 2006: Part 1
Caracas Trollparty 2006 Wednesday 25th Janauary, Caracas. My first few days in Caracas have been quite an experience. On Saturday a couple of guys tried to snatch my camcorder at gunpoint, and on Tuesday evening I spoke live to the nation on Radio National Venezuela. It is now day 6 and the Caracas Trollparty has started. The Trolls, invited by SAPI, now have a full program of activities in a large tent in Plaza de los Museos, right bang in the heart of World Social Forum activities. Read on … [Read more...]