Epstein Secrets

ite their efforts to hollow out Venezuela's democratic infrastructure and their virulent anti-Americanism, the late Hugo Chavez and his successor, Nicolas Maduro, had no difficulty in finding American consultants who would repre- sent the interests of their government and the national oil company?' Richard

sumably repair reputational damage caused by the Chinese government's intensifying domestic repression, its aggressive territorial policies in the South China Sea, and a push by Chinese companies to acquire crucial assets in democratic countries. The firms that participated in the public relations audition w

ormer Venezuelan Officials. Reuters (7/28, Psaledakis) reports the US on Tuesday imposed sanctions "on two former officials of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, barring them from traveling to the United States over accusations they were involved in significant corruption." Secretary of State Po

out the region and beyond that they said had grown worse in recent years." The two sides also "accused China of violating international norms in the South China Sea and vowed to uphold freedom of navigation and the rule of the law as well as democratic freedoms in Hong Kong." Report: US To Order Drastic Reducti

ling-to-united-states-idUSKCN24T2BB> (7/28, Psaledakis) reports the US on Tuesday imposed sanctions "on two former officials of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government, barring them from traveling to the United States over accusations they were involved in significant corruption." Secretary of State P

out the region and beyond that they said had grown worse in recent years." The two sides also "accused China of violating international norms in the South China Sea and vowed to uphold freedom of navigation and the rule of the law as well as democratic freedoms in Hong Kong." Report: US To Order Drastic Reducti

iled to narrow the gaps." Maduro Alliance Claims Victory In Venezuelan Congressional Elections. The AP (12/7, Smith) reports, "Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's political alliance claimed a sweeping victory Monday in congressional elections boycotted by the most influential opposition politicians and wide

fficials as part of the campaign which has also seen penalties imposed on China for its actions in western Xinjiang province, Tibet, Taiwan and the South China Sea." Secretary of State Pompeo released a statement reading, "Beijing's unrelenting assault against Hong Kong's democratic processes has gutted its Leg

rs when it comes to running the Covid response." Venezuela's Maduro Touts COVID Treatment. The AP (1/26, Rueda, Smith) reports Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro "appears to be counting on yet another 'miracle' to save his citizens from COVID-19, promoting a secretive solution with no published scientific ev

rry Plans For US To Resume Leadership Role Against Climate Change. • Biden Administration To Review Sanctions On ICC Officials. • Beijing Announces South China Sea Drills In Wake Of US Carrier Group's Entry. • New Delhi Farmers Protest Turns Violent. • Biden And Putin Discuss Extending Last Remaining Nuclear A