Podcast appearances and mentions of patricia torres

In this episode, Patricia Torres of Omron Industrial Automation Europe explores the transformative power of industrial automation in addressing the most pressing challenges in manufacturing. From labor shortages to sustainability goals to consumer safety, Patricia provides a comprehensive look at how automation technologies are not only solving these problems but also paving the way for a more efficient and flexible future in manufacturing.Key Takeaways:(02:23) Patricia's journey in industrial automation spans over 15 years.(04:50) Automation is key to increasing efficiency and operational excellence.(05:24) The industry is facing a significant labor shortage as experienced workers retire.(06:11) Flexibility in manufacturing is crucial to meet changing consumer demands.(07:30) The rise of personalized products requires advanced data collection and processing.(08:11) Late-stage customization demands new production models.(14:37) The future of circular economies relies on robust track and trace systems.(19:52) Co-creation with customers is essential for developing effective solutions.Resources Mentioned:Patricia Torres - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-torres-mateus/OMRON Global - https://www.omron.com/global/en/Industrial Automation - https://industrial.omron.co.za/en/home?utm_source=globalsite&utm_medium=geolocation&utm_campaign=SouthAfricaThanks for listening to Art of the Possible. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations.#DigitalTransformation #DigitalWatermarking #AuthenticationTechnology

En Vuelo de Regreso, Santiago y Gisela dialogaron con Patricia Torres, periodista desde Venezuela

En Viva la Pepa Nicoy Yacoy dialogó Patricia Torres, periodista independiente desde Caracas sobre las elecciones de este domingo en Venezuela

Han pasado dos años desde que el equipo de Los Vinilos de Barbarella inició su andadura en Ràdio Sant Feliu. Más de un año antes, el director de la emisora, había contactado con nosotros, que ya veníamos de una largo camino en el podcasting. Nos ofreció formar parte de la parrilla de Ràdio Sant Feliu para poder hacer llegar nuestra pasión por los vinilos musicales a los oyentes de esta emisora del Baix Llobregat. Por desgracia, la pandemia truncó esa primera entrada, pero una vez dejada atrás, volvimos a las conversaciones y se pudo poner fecha para el primer programa. Hemos tenido muchos invitados, amigos que se han pasado por el programa, para hablar de sus proyectos y de los vinilos que más le gustaban. Porque eso sí, no hemos dejado de hablar de música y vinilos. Hemos querido ser un bálsamo para los tiempos que nos han tocado vivir, intentado evitar cualquier distracción más allá de escuchar de lo que nosotros entendemos por buena música, con mejor o peor acierto. De esta corta pero provechosa estancia, nos llevamos buenas cosas: La experiencia de trabajar en radio, algo que desconocíamos. Esto nos ha servido para ser más metódicos, más rigurosos, marcarnos pautas y metas. Esto que parecen pequeños detalles, no lo son en absoluto y esperamos poder aplicarlos en el mundo del podcasting a partir de ahora. Conocer a gente del entorno radiofónico: a todo el equipo técnico y de comunicación. A Jymy Jiménez, del programa BlackCorb Day, compañero con el que compartimos música y cervezas. Y a todos los que hemos podido ver por allí y con los que hemos podido coincidir. No quisiéramos olvidarnos de ninguno, perdón si al final lo hacemos. Como decíamos en la grabación de este último programa, con dos canciones icónicas como pueden ser 'The Next Goodbye' de The Rolling Stones y 'Hello Goodbye' de The Beatles, no es una despedida, es un hasta siempre, volvemos al sito de donde procedemos, al podcasting. Creemos que será un nuevo camino con nuevas formas de hacer las cosas, con más experiencia y algunos años más, y con unos conocimientos que sin este paso por Ràdio Sant Feliu no hubiese sido posible adquirir, excepto los de Carlos Buendía, que estuvo haciendo sus prácticas de sonido en esta casa. Y lo hemos hecho con un álbum que también fue una despedida. Eso sí, una despedida inesperada, una despedida sin decir adiós, como lo hemos hecho nosotros. El gran guitarrista norteamericano Jimi Hendrix y su banda, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, grababa este último disco, 'Electric Ladyland', con muchas ideas para futuros trabajos que no se materializaron, porque desgraciadamente, pasaría a formar parte de ese terrible Club de los 27, donde también están otros grandes como Brian Jones, de los Stones, Janis Joplin, Kurt Kobain de Nirvana, Amy Winehouse o Jim Morrison de The Doors, entre otros. Este disco de casi despedida ha sido el que escogimos entre los colaboradores habituales del programa (Eduardo Antón, José María Arellano, Antonio Benete, Carlos Buendía, Juan Manuel Escrihuela, Albert García Carbó y Patricia Torres o la reciente incorporación de Isidro Soria), personas sin las que estos Vinilos de Barbarella, sería imposible llevar a cabo, y personas que se han comprometido para seguir adelante con lo que venga a continuación. Escoger este disco y poder hablar sobre él, ha sido una forma especial de despedida de Ràdio Sant Feliu. Un adiós que es menos adiós si es Hendrix quien nos acompaña. A todos, gracias por todo. ¡Salud y Vinilos!

Patricia Torres, head of sustainable finance solutions, Bloomberg talks about the urgent challenge on managing climate risk over the next eight years, and what would constitute a successful outcome at COP27.

País España Dirección Toño López Guion Araceli Gonda, Pepe Coira, Jorge Coira, Alfonso Blanco Música Santi Jul, Iván Laxe Fotografía Jaime Pérez Fernández Reparto Xosé A. Touriñán, Miguel de Lira, Federico Pérez, Eva Fernández, Iolanda Muíños, María Vázquez, Mela Casal, Brais Yanek, Patricia Torres, Paku Granxa, Manuel Cortés, Ivo Bastos, Nuno J. Loureiro Sinopsis Eduardo (Miguel de Lira) y su cuñado Sabonis (Xosé A. Touriñán) acaban de meter la pata en uno de sus negocios y necesitan dinero. Mucho dinero. Será Sabonis quien encuentre la solución al problema secuestrando a Modesto (Federico Pérez Rey), cuñado de Alicia Zamora, la empresaria que los engañó y dejó tirados. Solo hay un pequeño problema: Alicia no piensa pagar ni un euro por su cuñado. Sin embargo, es el propio Modesto quien urde un nuevo plan con el que Eduardo y Sabonis podrán salvar la bodega familiar. Estos tres cuñados lo tienen todo para fracasar pero, como diría Sabonis, malo será.

In the 7th episode of Anabolic Mind Show, @markjenkins  interviews publicist to the stars Barbara Sanchez on how she developed her incredible work ethic and her health and wellness journey. Barbara Lizzet Sanchez is a unique and very talented entrepreneur and publicist. Barbara has 14 years of experience working and affiliated with major celebrities such as Vanessa Simmons, Bella Thorne, Boogie Dash, Hana Giraldo, Kyle Massey, Chris Massey, T-Boz (from the multi-platinum group TLC), Danny Trejo, DJ Swagrman, Nathan Piland, Kevin Mac, Travis Bryan, Stevie Williams, Sheldon Bailey, Faith Evans, Paula De Anda, Kristinia De Barge, Silento, Paul Rodriguez, Joey Medina, Willie Taylor, Chino XL, Tori Spelling, Shane Sparks, Red Grant, Raz B from B2K, Ray J, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Cypress Hill, Rudy Youngblood, Deray Davis, Omar Benson Miller, Carlos Ramirez, Ernest Thomas, Mellow Man Ace, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Roscoe, David Fernandez Jr., Damion “Damizza” Young, Mally mall, Snoop Dogg, Trae The Truth, Harvey J aka Chef Henny, Lourren Ayyoub just to name a few. Barbara has also joined forces with her business partner Patricia Torres. They both currently handle the in- house public relations for Bobby Dee Presents and Uncle Snoop's Army. This is a booking agency that was created by no other than the legendary Snoop Dogg and CEO booking agent Bobby Dee of Bobby Dee Presents. Barbara Lizzet Sanchez is a very hardworking and dedicated individual. The road has not been easy for her in this crazy entertainment industry, she has sacrificed a lot just to get to the top. Barbara has proved over the years to effectively change a client's image from a negative one to a positive one, therefore giving her clients the rejuvenating look they were desperately searching for. She has coordinated and produced very valuable fashion shows, special events and red carpets in Hollywood's hottest venues. Barbara understands how difficult it could be for potential clients to cross over to other markets but she has successfully achieved such cross overs countless times. Barbara also understands the importance of a strong social media presence in this modern world. She has worked successfully with influencers to close brand deals and sponsorships. Barbara also handles international clients besides the Los Angeles clientele she already handles. Barbara Lizzet Sanchez has made TV appearances in shows as “The Steve Harvey Show,” VH1's Love and Hip Hop Hollywood, WE TV's “Growing Up Hip Hop,” and David Tuteras' Celebrations.” She was also featured on a documentary titled “Discovering Our Mothers” produced by Justin Wayoro. This documentary is based about the struggle of single mothers. She is also a part of Andrea Ward's film “Deception of The Streets,” where she plays an FBI agent. She was invited to be a part of the wonderful panel “I am That Woman Network” alongside WNBA Alum Chantelle Anderson, Big Boy's Neighborhood Ani Caribbean, actress Taja V. Simpson, publicist Elvira Guzman & actress Natalie Desselle, she served as a speaker. Barbara is not only a publicist, she is also a strong activist, advocate against domestic violence, ally for the BLMV movement, she fights injustice against our farm workers and human rights. She is a proud member of Yahoo!'s Allyship Pledge Program Pledge, proud of member of the “Bella Foundation,” “Bad Ass DoGooders,” “The UFW” and a strong supporter of “The Dolores Huerta” foundation. She has been featured in magazines such as Forbes, Yahoo! Lyfestyle, Yahoo! Finance, U.S. News, Los Angeles Wire, New York Weekly, California Herald, Seekerstime, BigTimeDaily, Music Observer, Medium, The American Reporter, About Insider, Indie Activity, Big Work Magazine, OKTV, Voyage LA just to name a few. She has been interviewed by Fox 11 News, Spectrum News,Estrella TV, radio station Hot 102.3, Dash Radio, The Rico & Mambo Show and much more. To learn more about Barbara Lizzet Sanchez and her work please visit her Instagram page below. Connect with Barbara: Website – Facebook – Instagram  Connect with and JOIN FREE COMMUNITY  Community Content About Mark Jenkins Anabolic Mind Show Booking Work with Mark Already have an account? Log In First Name * Last Name * Password * Confirm Password *

In the 7th episode of Anabolic Mind Show, @markjenkins  interviews publicist to the stars Barbara Sanchez on how she developed her incredible work ethic and her health and wellness journey. Please LIKE

Join BMO's John Uhren in the second part of this two-part series discussion with Patricia Torres, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions at Bloomberg, as they discuss global warming, energy transition and divesting, gender equality and more.

Join BMO's John Uhren in this two-part series discussion with Patricia Torres, Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions at Bloomberg, as they discuss energy transition, the role of developed nations in mitigating climate risk faced by developing nations, how companies and governments are measuring climate risk, gender equality, and more.

Patricia Torres-Burd es la Directora General de Servicios de Asesoría de Medios de MDIF, un fondo de inversión para el desarrollo de medios.

En el Día Internacional de la Mujer reflexionamos sobre la experiencia de transitar Monterrey, las ciudades y las políticas públicas desde una perspectiva feminista. Un episodio especial que nos muestra una alternativa a como entendemos nuestros espacios. Las arquitectas Rebeca Mata y Pau Morán conducen un diálogo sobre urbanismo y geografía feminista en conversación con Sheila Ferniza, Ale Del Toro, Mariana Villasuso, Patricia Torres y Sharlinee Ceniceros Toscano.

¡Bienvenido a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo  El habitual programa navideño Como suele ser habitual, a finales de año lanzamos un último Podcast para celebrar la Navidad. Este año, que desgraciadamente se ha salido de toda la normalidad, hemos querido hacerlo también fuera de lo normal, y hemos escogido un disco con canciones navideñas muy salido de tono y en definitiva, muy «punk». Es un álbum que se decidió hace meses, en vista de cómo estaban transcurriendo los acontecimientos es nada más y nada menos que ‘Christmas Songs’ de Bad Religion. En la distancia En este programa han participado, aunque sea de forma virtual, algunos de los habituales en el programa: Patricia Torres, José Máría Arellano, Eduardo Antón, Carlos Buendía y Antonio Buendía. Os deseamos lo mejor para el próximo año, que todos vuestros deseos se vean cumplidos y que los próximos podcasts los podamos hacer ya sin mascarilla. Cuidaos mucho y sed felices. Una banda con solera Bad Religion es una banda de Hardcore Punk que se formó en los suburbios de Los Ángeles el año 1980. El grupo está compuesto por el guitarrista Brett Gurewitz, el cantrante Greg Graffin, el bajista Jay Bentley, el segundo guitarrista Brian Baker (que también es fundador de Minot Threat, uno de los grupos padre del Hardcore Punk), un tercer guitarrista llamado Mike Dimkich y el baterista Jamie Miller. De todas las bandas de Hardcore Punk que aparecieron en la década de los 80’s ellos son posiblemente la banda que ha perdurado de forma más consistente a lo largo de los años, ya que han conseguido no estacarse en un sonido concreto y se han ido renovando. Lo que les define, a diferencia de otros grupos del género, es que hacen un estilo más melódico que no suena tan ruidoso. En sus composiciones podemos encontrar elementos de psicodelia, heavy metal y hard rocky todo ello con gran cuidado en las melodías. A nivel lírico si que mantienen la esencia del Punk Rock, ya que están basadas en una crítica a la política, la sociedad y los medios de comunicación. En sus inicios entraron a formar parte de la discográfica independiente llamada Epitah Records, que fue fundada por el guitarrista principal de la banda, pero en los 90’s abandonó el grupo y decidieron fichar por Atlantic, además cambiaron un poco su sonido y pasaron a formar parte de la nueva ola del Punk Rock Revival. Estuvieron ahí hasta el año 2001 dónde volvieron a readmitirle al grupo y volvieron al sello Epitah. Presetando el último disco de este 2020 El disco del que vamos ha hablar hoy es su tercer EP que salió el año 2013 bajo el sello Epitah. Es el primero, y de momento único disco que han grabado con un contexto navideño; el mismo se compone por ocho temas navideños con su estilo propio, y una nueva versión del tema ‘American Jesus’ perteneciente su álbum ‘Recipe For Hate’ del 1993. Hay que añadir que es el primer álbum dónde no participó el cantante, que lleva en el grupo desde el año 1983. En Agosto de este mismo año sacaron un libro autobiográfico dónde se narra toda la historia del grupo desde sus inicios a la actualidad y se explican todas las influencias que tuvieron. Datos del vinilo Los datos de dicha reedición en vinilo color rojo transparente son: Título: Christmas Songs Artista:  Bad Religion Sello Discográfico: Epitaph Label Code: 87276-1 Año: 2020 Continente: Europa En esta ocasión, reseñamos los temas: ‘Oe Come, Oe Come, Emmanuel‘, ‘Little Drummer Boy‘ , ‘White Christmas’, ‘What child is this?‘, ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ y ‘American Jesus (Andy Wallace Mix)’.

Bloomberg recently hosted its third annual Sustainable Finance Week with BMO as a presenting sponsor for the second consecutive year. Bloomberg Sustainable Finance Week brings together corporations, clients and thought leaders for a discussion on sustainable finance, focusing on ideas and innovations that drive environmental and social improvement on a global scale. Bloomberg brings together a number of sustainable finance solutions, offering data-driven insights to help investors integrate ESG throughout the full investment process. This includes ESG solutions that combine and standardize company-reported and third-party data, including ESG scoring, access to news and research and analytics built specifically for investors. BMO’s John Uhren is joined by Patricia Torres, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions at Bloomberg, in a discussion on its efforts to enhance ESG disclosure and transparency.

Patricia Torres, Gerente de asuntos corporativos y sustentabilidad de Natura Chile

Alejandro Miranda, investigador del Centro de Ciencia del Clima y la Resiliencia (CR)2 y Universidad de La Frontera Patricia Torres, Gerente de Asuntos Corportivos y Sustentabilidad de Natura

Patricia Torres, una virtuosa cantante de Tango que difunde su obra desde #Florida, (USA) para todo el mundo. Un mundo en el cual nuestra música popular, el Tango, no tiene límites... Hablamos de su actividad artística, las distancias, los proyectos y el "volver". Disfruta de mas contenido, música e historias en nuestra pagina web: www.tangosalaclub.com y seguinos en las redes sociales como @tangosalaclub - también podes ver el Podcast en video por www.youtube.com/saladetango. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tangosalaclub/support

¡Bienvenido a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo  Nacimiento de Genesis Genesis nació en un elitista colegio de secundaria británico, y no tardaron en grabar algunos singles y su primer álbum, 'From Genesis to Revelation' (1969), que obtuvo unos resultados discretos. Eso les abrió las puertas de Charisma Records, donde grabaron grabaron su primera obra maestra, 'Trespass' (1970). Tras esa grabación, Anthony Phillips (guitarra) y John Mathew (batería) dejaron la banda. Los tres miembros restantes, Peter Gabriel (cantante), Mike Rutherford (bajista) y Tony Banks(teclista), se pusieron a buscar reemplazos, y reclutaron a un nuevo guitarra, Steve Hackett, y a un tal Phil Collins como batería. Momento cumbre de la banda Con esta formación, se inicia la etapa más clasica del grupo, en la que grabaron una obra maestra tras otra en menos de 5 años: 'Nursery Crime' (1971), 'Foxtrot' (1972), 'Selling England by the Pound' (1973) que es el disco que hoy nos ocupa, y 'The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway' (1974). Tras la marcha de Peter Gabriel, en busca de nuevos horizontes musicales, Collins se hizo cargo de la voz principal, y grabaron otros dos magníficos álbumes en 1976, 'A Trick of the Tail' y 'Wind and Wuthering'.  Tras estos dos álbumes, es Steve Hackett quien abandona la banda, y lo que vino a continuación poco o nada tuvo que ver con el rock progresivo y lo que Genesis habían significado. Convertidos en trío, Banks y Rutherford se acomodan sin problemas a la nueva propuesta musical de Phil Collins, basada en un pop rock comercial, y a partir de su siguiente álbum, llamado 'And Then There Were Three …' (1978) y durante las dos décadas siguientes, Genesis se convierten en una banda de singles de éxito en lugar de álbumes como concepto. Selling England By The Pound Es un disco en el que concentra toda la esencia de Genesis. Collins destaca en "I Know What Like" y en "Cinema Show", la voz vibrante y emotiva de Gabriel sobresaliendo en todo el disco, especialmente en el comienzo a capella de "Dancing with the Moonlit Knight", el virtuosismo de Hackett en "Firth of Fifth", y las atmósferas de Tony Banks que ha sido uno de los de los mayores genios del órgano, piano y sintetizadores, hacen que éste disco reúna reúna lo mejor de cada uno de ellos. La portada del disco es una pintura de Betty Swanwick llamada "El Sueño". La pintura original no incluía una cortadora de césped, Swanwick la agregó posteriormente como una alusión a las letras en la canción 'I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe'. Texto: Eduardo Antón Voces: Eduardo Antón, Patricia Torres y Antonio Buendía  Guión: Eduardo Antón Texto del 'Rincón de Barbarella': Patricia Torres Grabación y postproducción: Carlos Buendía Datos del vinilo Los datos de dicha reedición en vinilo son: Título: Selling England By The Pound Artista:  Genesis Sello Discográfico: Charisma Records Label Code: E 206919 Año: 1974 País: España En esta ocasión, reseñamos los temas: 'Dancing With The Moonlit Knight', 'I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe', 'Firth Of Fifth', 'The Cinema Show' y 'Aisle Of Plenty'. Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Página oficial de Genesis Página oficial de Peter Gabriel Entrada en el blog a cargo de Juan Manuel Escrihuela Web de Ràdio Taradell

En diálogo con Pedro Brieger por Radio 10, protestas en todo EE.UU contra el racismo.

Did you know that a baby can have a stroke before it’s born? Emma Fitzsimmons didn’t, until her son was about four months old. Emma shares her story and physical therapist Patricia Torres provides a clinical point of view and why it’s never too early to start physical therapy.

Hoy hablamos de "Dinero y vida" invitada especial: Patricia Torres www.organicaradio.com

Detrás de cada emprendedor hay centenares de historias llenas de aprendizajes: algunas llenas de alegría, incertidumbre, miedo, logro, y muchas emociones más. Patricia Torres fundadora de Non Guilty Bakery, la primer pastelería vegana y saludable de Guadalajara, nos cuenta hoy sus historia en esta inspiradora entrevista.

Detrás de cada emprendedor hay centenares de historias llenas de aprendizajes: algunas llenas de alegría, incertidumbre, miedo, logro, y muchas emociones más. Patricia Torres fundadora de Non Guilty Bakery, la primer pastelería vegana y saludable de Guadalajara, nos cuenta hoy sus historia en esta inspiradora entrevista.

¡Bienvenido a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo . Este programa está dedicado a mi madre, Josefa Bazán (1939-2019), fallecida a los 79 años de edad, unos días antes de su aparición. Con todo mi cariño, mamá. Seguimos en compañía de nuestro amigo Antonio Benete con esta segunda entrega de la supuesta muerte de Paul McCartney. Esperamos que hayáis hecho los deberes y estudiando las portadas de los discos que os apuntamos en el anterior programa, os haya llevado a encontrar alguna que otra pista. Hoy hemos utilizado para amenizar este programa el disco ‘London Town’ de la banda Wings. Formulemos una pregunta a los seguidores de este podcast, ¿Creéis que Paul está muerto?, al final del programa, os desvelaremos nuestra opinión con datos muy concluyentes. Ahora sí, hablaremos de uno de los álbumes que más pistas contiene tanto en su portada como en las letras de sus canciones. El álbum en cuestión es el “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”. Salió al mercado el 1 de junio de 1967 y es el primer álbum que los Beatles editaron después de la trágica y supuesta muerte de Paul. También es el disco más jugoso para encontrar pistas, en él los cuatro de Liverpool adoptan otra identidad “La Banda de los Corazones Solitarios del Sargento Pimienta” y en su portada como ya sabréis, se encuentran rodeados de multitud de figuras celebres, históricas y culturales hechas de cartón a tamaño real. Nuevamente, en el apartado de ‘El Rincón de Barbarella’ contamos con la colaboración de Patricia Torres ‘Cripatia’, que tiene su propio podcast ‘Hablemos de Montessori’. La música de fondo que hemos utilizado en el programa es la Suite nº 2 de ‘Romeo y Julieta’ de Sergei Prokofiev. Esperamos que este programa sea de vuestro agrado, y como siempre, aprovechamos para pediros esos comentarios y valoraciones en el medio donde escucháis estos programas, bien en Apple Podcasts, iVoox o Spreaker. Datos del vinilo Hoy hemos pinchado una edición inglesa del año 1978. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: London Town Artista: Wings Sello Discográfico: MPL (EMI Fame. Serie económica) Label Code: FA 3223 Estereofónico Año: 1978 País: Reino Unido En esta ocasión, reseñamos los temas: ‘London Town’, ‘Café On The Left Bank’, ‘Girlfriend’, ‘I’ve Had Enough’ y ‘With A Little Luck’. El tema de la intro es ‘Learning To Rock’, compuesta e interpretada por mi amigo Raül Sánchez, que amablemente la ha cedido para el programa. Podéis encontrar el resto de su trabajo en este enlace. Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de Paul McCartney No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en Apple Podcasts, en iVoox o en Spreaker, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros

Learn more about how family values, volunteerism, and child advocacy have led Senator Patricia Torres Ray to become the first Latina elected to the Minnesota Senate.

We knew it was coming, and now it's here: A coup is in progress in Venezuela. In this follow up episode to CD176 (Target Venezuela: Regime Change in Progress), learn additional backstory and details about the recent events in Venezuela, including the proclamation by Juan Guaido that he is now the President of Venezuela and all of the efforts being made by the Trump administration to get this regime change to stick. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Click here to contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536 Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD186: National Endowment for Democracy CD176: Target Venezuela: Regime Change in Progress Sound Clip Sources Hearing: U.S. Africa and Southern Command Operations, Senate Armed Service Committee, C-SPAN, February 7, 2019. Witnesses: Admiral Craig Fuller - U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Commander Sound Clips: 16:10 Fuller While Russia and Cuba and China prop up the Maduro dictatorship, the reminder of the world is united. SOUTHCOM is supporting diplomatic efforts and we are prepared to protect U.S. personal and diplomatic facilities, if necessary. 53:44 Sen. Rick Scott In the Venezuelan military, have you -- have you seen any cracking from the standpoint, what we've been doing over the last -- especially the last two weeks, has any thing changed? Fuller - Certainly, there's been readiness aspects of their military that we watch very closely. It's a degraded force, but it is still a force that remains loyal to Maduro, and that makes it dangerous. We're looking for signs of those cracking, and we can talk in the closed session on some more details in trends we're seeing. 1:00:00 Sen. Tom Cotton (AR) - He said earlier Cuban guards completely surround the Maduro government. Does that mean that Maduro is dependent on the Cuban security and intelligence forces for his continuation in office? Fuller - Senator, I think it's a good sense of where the loyalty of the Venezuelan people are that to his immediate security forces made up of Cubans. Cotton  - So the men that surround Maduro, like our Secret Service, are Cubans not Venezuelans. Fuller - That's my understanding and assessment. 1:01:54 Fuller - I would also mention that the presence of China, China has not been helpful in a diplomatic way. I will leave that to the diplomats. China is there and involved in cyber in ways that are absolutely not helpful to the democratic outcome. 1:18:47 Sen Tim Kaine (VA) - If the world wants to see a democracy versus a dictatorship challenge Venezuela is just like the perfect test case for circa 2019, what do democracies care for an what dictatorships care for, Venezuela government of Maduro is supported by Russia, Cuba, and Iran. And they are enabling him to do all kinds of horrible things economically and in violation of human rights. The interim government, which has a constitutional claim in the vacancy of a president, the speaker of the legislative assembly becomes interim president supported by the United States and the EU. You really can see what the difference between democracy and the aspirations of democratic governments and dictatorship and what they care about very clearly int eh Venezuela circumstance now. Here's the reality, we are dealing with regional institutions like the OAS, every nation has one vote. The U.S. has a hard time to get the UA asked firmly come out against the Maduro government because many Caribbean nations still support the Maduro government. They've been bribed to do so with low-price oil. But it's very hard for us to do something like this on our won and when a principal regional institution like the LAS is not completely with us it's hard to put the appropriate pressure on. Interview: Mnuchin says Trump's economic plan is working and 'we're not going back to socialism', CNBC, February 6, 2019. 00:58:37 Steven Mnuchin : I’ve always watched the stock market a lot. I’ve been in the investment business since I graduated from Yale and I’ve tended to watch the stock market every day since then... As the President talked about last night, his economic program is working. We’re not going back to socialism. We’re going on an economic plan for America that works. 2019 State of the Union Address: Trump appeals for unity to end political gridlock, February 5, 2019. 2019 State of the Union Address: Trump Praises the Venezuela Coup, February 5, 2019. 1:05:28 President Donald Trump - Two weeks ago, the United States officially recognized the legitimate government of Venezuela, and its new interim President, Juan Guaido. We stand with the Venezuelan people in their noble quest for freedom -- and we condemn the brutality of the Maduro regime, whose socialist policies have turned that nation from being the wealthiest in South America into a state of abject poverty and despair. Here, in the United States, we are alarmed by new calls to adopt socialism in our country. America was founded on liberty and independence --- not government coercion, domination, and control. We are born free, and we will stay free. Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country. Interview: President Trump on "Face the Nation," CBS News, February 3, 2019. 00:42:58 MARGARET BRENNAN: What would make you use the U.S. military in Venezuela? What's the national security interest? PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Well I don't want to say that. But certainly it's something that's on the- it's an option. MARGARET BRENNAN: Would you personally negotiate with Nicolás Maduro to convince him to exit. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Well he is requested a meeting and I've turned it down because we're very far along in the process. You have a young and energetic gentleman but you have other people within that same group that have been very very - if you talk about democracy - it's really democracy in action. MARGARET BRENNAN: When did he request a meeting? PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: We're going to see what happened. A number of months ago he wanted to meet. Interview: National Security Adviser Ambassador John Bolton, interviewed by Hugh Hewitt, Hugh Hewitt Book Club, February 1, 2019. Transcript Sound Clips: 01:20:23 Hugh Hewitt: There are reports of Venezuela shipping gold to the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is a very close ally of ours. Have you asked the UAE to sequester that gold? John Bolton: Let me just say this. We’re obviously aware of those reports consistent with what we did on Monday against PDVSA, the state-owned oil monopoly where we imposed crippling sanctions. Steven Mnuchin, the Treasury Secretary, is implementing them as we speak. We’re also looking at cutting off other streams of revenue and assets for the Maduro mafia, and that certainly includes gold. And we’ve already taken some steps to neutralize gold that’s been out of the country used as collateral for bank loans. We’ve frozen, and our friends in Europe, have frozen a substantial amount of that. We want to try and do the same here. We’re on top of it. That’s really all I can say at the moment. Council Session: Political Situation in Venezuela, Atlantic Council, January 30, 2019. Witnesses: Ed Royce - Former Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Carlos Alfredo Vecchio - Voluntad Popular Co-Founder, Interim Venezuelan Charge d’Affaires to the U.S. Julio Borges - Former President for the National Assembly of Venezuela David O’Sullivan - European Union Ambassador to the United States Sound Clips: 11:30 Carlos Alfredo Vecchio (via translator): What do we want to do? What is what we are asking the international community to support us with? First, to put an end to the usurpation of power by Nicolas Maduro. We cannot resolve the political and economic and social crisis as long as the dictatorship is in place. And this is something that we have to make clear. That is my priority, is to put an end to that and to help orchestrate international support to put an end to Maduro's dictatorship. 13:30 Carlos Alfredo Vecchio (via translator): Just to make very clear, I mean, from an economic point of view, we believe in an open market, an open economy. We believe in the private sector, we believe in the international and the national sectors, though, often, of course, our main source of revenue is the oil sector. So that would be a key element to recover our country, and we need to open that market. We need to increase our oil production. 39:15 David O’Sullivan: I think we absolutely share the same objective here. The European Union has always believed that the situation in Venezuela is unsustainable. We did not accept the results of the so-called elections last year. We declined collectively to attend the inauguration. And we are wholly supportive of the efforts of the National Assembly and Guaido to restore true democracy and free and fair elections. 48:00 Representative Ed Royce (CA): And a few years ago when the people in Venezuela elected the National Assembly, over two-thirds opposition to Maduro, he doubled down by asking China to bring the ZTE Corporation in and do a social credit system inside Venezuela on the same basis that it's done in China, which means that you now need that card in order to get food or medicine or your pension or your basic services. 48:30 Representative Ed Royce (CA): The fact that this ZTE-type arrangement exists in Venezuela, and now it exists in North Korea, and there's one other country where they have a contract—they're putting it in the Republic of Iran—this represents a new challenge to democracies. 1:15:00 Carlos Alfredo Vecchio: Just to make very clear, I mean, from an economic point of view, we believe in an open market, an open economy. We believe in the private sector, we believe in the international and the national sectors, though, often, of course, our main source of revenue is the oil sector. So that would be a key element to recover our country, and we need to open that market. We need to increase our oil production. 1:23:30 Carlos Alfredo Vecchio: Those agreements that has not been recognized by an international examiner, who has been illegal, we will not recognize illegal agreements. The rest, yes, we will comply with that. And let me send a clear message. For example, the only way that bond holders will not get paid, if Maduro remains in power. Nobody will complain with them. And China has to understand that, and Russia has to understand that. Discussion: Political Situation in Venezuela, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), January 29, 2019. Witnesses: Gustavo Tarre - George Washington University, CSIS Americas Program member, Designated Venezuelan Ambassador to the Organization of American States (appointed by Juan Guaido William Brownfield - Former US Ambassador to Venezuela, Chile, and Columbia during the George W. Bush administration and Obama administration Michael Matera - Center for Strategic & International Studies, America’s Program Director Sound Clips: 3:30 Michael Matera: In what is shaping up to be a very unstable and potentially explosive situation in Venezuela, the leading authoritarian nations of the world have stood by Maduro. Russia, Iran, Turkey, China, and Cuba, among a few others, have stated their continued recognition of Maduro. The future of Venezuela is turning more clearly than ever into a proxy struggle between the authoritarian regimes and the democratic nations. Venezuela could easily become the active front on which this struggle is defined. 8:15 Gustavo Tarre: Not only because his knowledge of Venezuela— Madea Benjamin: Not easy because you are here representing a coup. You are totally illegitimate. Nobody elected Juan Guaido, and nobody legitimate appointed you. You are taking Venezuela down the path of a civil war— Unknown Male Speaker: Excuse me. Excuse me, ma’am. Madea Benjamin: How dare you go to a civil war? What kind of patriot are you that allow yourself to be manipulated— Unknown Male Speaker: Out. Get out. Madea Benjamin: —by Donald Trump, John Bolton, and now Elliott Abrams, the ultra hawk. It is a very dangerous situation. We need negotiations, which is why we should be supporting Mexico and Uruguay in their call for negotiations. You don't follow the coup collaborators, like this man right here. Say no to coup. Unknown Male Speaker: See ‘ya. Ambassador— Madea Benjamin: We’re in the 21st century. 1:08:50 William Brownfield: What is the Cuban interest? It's 50,000 barrels of oil a day to an energy-starved nation. What is the Chinese approach? It is very much an economic approach, which is to say there are raw materials of great importance to the Chinese economy that are located in Venezuela, and they have a long-term economic interest in having access to them, driven by economics. Russia is more complicated. They do not need oil. They are, in fact, one of the three largest oil producers in the world right now, who produce more than their national need. It is geostrategic politics. I would offer everyone two thoughts—because I have taken this question from excellent representatives of the media over the last week with some frequency—first, don't listen that closely to the words that you hear from the governments of China or Russia. See if they put another billion or two or three billion investment into Venezuela. Money talks, and I have not seen evidence of that, which suggests that they, too, are pausing and taking a look at what happens. And second, if I could be Russia-specific briefly, I would note, and we all realize this, that over the last 10 years or so, Russia annexed the Crimea, and the Western democracies criticized and protested. Russia created two new republics—one in South Ossetia, the other in North Georgia, I believe—and the Western world protested. Russia at least supported, and I would argue actually infiltrated, large numbers of security personnel into the two easternmost provinces of Ukraine, and the Western world criticized. But at the end of the day, geography and history determined the Crimea is still under Russian control, South Ossetia and North Georgia still exist as independent states, and Russian influence is still quite visible in and whatever the other province is called. All right. That is geographic reality. We are now in the Western Hemisphere. If Brazil and Colombia and Argentina and Canada and the United States take a position, those same geographic realities will, in fact, move in the other direction. Of course we must listen to the Russian and Chinese governments—they are two of perhaps the three most important governments in the world—but we're entitled to use our brains as we calculate what they are saying and how we respond to it. 1:16:30 William Brownfield: What if Maduro hangs on yet once again, which by the way, ladies and gentlemen, is not inconceivable; it's happened before. We had not quite this much of a conversation, but in 2017 some sensed that things might be happening, and they did not happen. Is it possible again? Of course, it is. That is why we talk about a strategy, an international community strategy with two elements: one element being focused on the Maduro de _____(00:35) esta, the removal of that government, and that strategic component is not eliminated until someone new has moved into Miraflores Palace; and the second, related but separate element of planning for the day after. Hearing: Hearing to Consider Worldwide Threats, Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. Senate, January 29, 2019. C-SPAN Report Video Witnesses: Dan Coats - Director of National Intelligence Christopher Wray - FBI Director Gina Haspel - CIA Director Lt. General Robert Ashley - Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director General Paul Nakasone - National Security Agency Director Sound Clips: 1:11:00 Senator Marco Rubio (FL): We know they have openly and repeatedly, at least Maduro has, invited the Russians and Putin to establish either a rotational or a permanent presence somewhere in Venezuela, thereby creating a Russian military presence in the Western Hemisphere. In fact, they flew, about three weeks ago or a month ago, two Russian nuclear-capable bombers into the Caribbean Sea. 1:12:15 Senator Marco Rubio (FL): Is it not in the national interest of the United States of America that the Maduro regime fall and be replaced by a democratic and more responsible government? 1:15:15 Lieutenant General Robert Ashley: The reference you made to the Tu-160 Blackjacks that flew those strategic bombers, third iteration of that—first time was in '08, and then '14, and we've seen it again. As far as presence on the ground, we can talk a little bit more detail in a closed session about where we see Russia and China going with that greater instability. But in the open press, what you've seen thus far really is nothing more than just vocal support that's coming out of Moscow and that's coming out of China as well, but there is relationship there. From the military standpoint in the way of training, lots of Venezuelan officers go to Russia for training, and there's a reciprocal relationship for equipping them as well. 1:16:00 Senator Angus King (ME): In light of Senator Rubio's comments, I'd just like to note of caution, he listed refugee flows, human rights abuses, and corruption. There are lots of countries in the world that meet that description, and our right or responsibility to generate regime change in a situation like that, I think, is a slippery slope. And I have some real caution about what our vital interests are and whether it's our right or responsibility to take action to try to change the government of another sovereign country. That same description would have led us into a much more active involvement in Syria, for example, five or six years ago, other parts of the country. I just wanted to note that. Fox Business Video: John Bolton on Regime Change in Venezuela, Iraqi Christian HRC, Twitter, January 28, 2019. White House Daily Briefing: Trump Administration sanctions against Venezuela's state-owned oil company, January 28, 2019. Speakers: Steve Mnuchin - Treasury Secretary John Bolton - National Security Advisor Sound Clips: 1:26 John Bolton: As you know, on January the 23rd, President Trump officially recognized the president of the Venezuela National Assembly, Juan Guaido, as the interim president of Venezuela. Venezuela's National Assembly invoked Article 233 of the country's constitution to declare Nicolas Maduro illegitimate. This action was a statement that the people of Venezuela have had enough of oppression, corruption, and economic hardship. Since then, 21 other governments in the region and across the world have joined the United States in recognizing Guaido as Venezuela's interim president. 3:53 John Bolton: I reiterate that the United States will hold Venezuelan security forces responsible for the safety of all U.S. diplomatic personnel, the National Assembly, and President Guido. Any violence against these groups would signify a grave assault on the rule of law and will be met with a significant response. 4:24 Steven Mnuchin: Today Treasury took action against Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PDVSA, to help prevent the further diversion of Venezuela’s assets by former President Maduro. 5:21 Steven Mnuchin: The path to sanctions relief for PDVSA is through the expeditious transfer of control to the interim president or a subsequent democratically elected government who is committed to taking concrete and meaningful actions to combat corruption. 5:40 Steven Mnuchin: Today OFAC also issued a number of general licenses that authorize certain transactions and activities with PDVSA for limited periods of time to minimize any immediate disruptions and support of ongoing humanitarian efforts. 6:00 Steven Mnuchin: Citgo assets in the United States will be able to continue to operate provided that any funds that would otherwise go to PDVSA instead will go into a blocked account in the United States. 6:10 Steven Mnuchin: Refineries in the United States have already been taking steps to reduce the reliance on imports from Venezuela. Those imports have fallen substantially in recent months. We have also issued general licenses to ensure that certain European and Caribbean countries can make an orderly transition. 6:20 Steven Mnuchin: We continue to call on all of our allies and partners to join the United States in recognizing Interim President Guaido in blocking Maduro from being able to access PDVSA funds. 7:10 Reporter: Is there any circumstance under which American forces would get involved? John Bolton: Well, the president has made it very clear on this matter that all options are on the table. 7:43 Steven Mnuchin: But effective immediately, any purchases of Venezuelan oil by U.S. entities, money will have to go into blocked accounts. Now, I've been in touch with many of the refineries. There is a significant amount of oil that's at sea that's already been paid for. That oil will continue to come to the United States. If the people in Venezuela want to continue to sell us oil, as long as that money goes into blocked accounts, we'll continue to take it. Otherwise, we will not be buying it. And again, we have issued general licenses, so the refineries in the United States can continue to operate. 9:06 Steven Mnuchin: The purpose of sanctions is to change behavior. So when there is a recognition that PDVSA is the property of the rightful rulers, the rightful leaders, the president, then, indeed, that money will be available to Guaido. 9:52 John Bolton: And the authoritarian regime of Chavez and Maduro has allowed penetration by adversaries of the United States, not least of which is Cuba. Some call the country now Cubazuela, reflecting the grip that Cuba’s military and security forces have on the Maduro regime. We think that’s a strategic significant threat to the United States, and there are others as well, including Iran’s interest in Venezuelan’s uranium deposits. 15:56 Steven Mnuchin: We're dealing with Venezuelan oil that is a rather modest part of our overall supply. Again, we're a net exporter of energy. We are particularly concerned that there were a handful of refineries that had a dependence on Venezuelan oil. I think they read the tea leaves. They reduced that dependence significantly along the way. Most of them have in the neighborhood of 10% or less of their dependent on Venezuelan oil. So, I don't expect that people will see an impact on the gas pumps. 17:10 Steven Mnuchin: I’m sure many of our friends in the Middle East will be happy to make up the supply as we push down Venezuela’s supply. Meeting: Secretary Pompeo Speaks at U.N. Security Council Meeting on Venezuela, January 26, 2019. Speaker: Mike Pompeo - Secretary of State Sound Clips: 2:20 Mike Pompeo: Let’s be crystal clear: The foreign power meddling in Venezuela today is Cuba. Cuba has directly made matters worse and the United States and our partners are the true friends of the Venezuelan people. 16:40 Mike Pompeo: Such scenes of misery are now the norm in Venezuela, where millions of children are suffering from malnutrition and starvation, thanks to a socialist experiment that caused the economy to collapse. 20:24 Mike Pompeo: And now it’s time for every other nation to pick a side. No more delays. No more games. Either you stand with the forces of freedom or you’re in league with Maduro and his mayhem... But no regime has done more to sustain the nightmarish condition of the Venezuelan people than the regime in Havana. For years, Cuban security and intelligence thugs, invited into Venezuela by Maduro himself and those around him, have sustained this illegitimate rule. They have trained Maduro’s security and intelligence henchmen in Cuba’s own worst practices. Cuba’s interior ministry even provides former President Maduro’s personal security... Some countries have publicly taken former President Maduro’s side. China, Russia, Syria, and Iran are just four of them. Just this morning, we tried to find a way for this council to speak in one voice in support of the Venezuelan people and our democratic ideals through a presidential statement not this council. But our Russian and Chinese colleagues refused to let this move forward. It’s not a surprise that those that rule without democracy in their own countries are trying to prop up Maduro while he is in dire straights. Meeting: U.N. Security Council Meeting on the Situation in Venezuela, January 26, 2019. Speakers: Jorge Arreaza - Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elliott Abrams - U.S. Special Envoy to Venezuela Sound Clips: 00:10 Jorge Arreaza: So 2002 is a direct precedent to what is happening. They were behind the coup d’etat. They weren’t as much in the vanguard or in advance as this time. They recognized Carmona, the dictator for the 72 hours that it lasted... It was on the 22nd, where Vice President Pence basically in a tweet gave a green light for a coup d’etat in Venezuela. As Under Secretary General said the interim President is self proclaimed. There was no ceremony. It was self proclamation by a member of Parliament at a public rally, at a peaceful public rally, one of many that there have been over the past years... If one of you can tell me in which article and which provision of the United Nations charter you can find the legal basis for self proclamation who wasn’t elected by anyone as President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, then we can open a discussion on the legal aspects, but I don’t think that will happen... At last we have a chance to speak. We have a written text but before that I wanted to share some thoughts with you. Indeed, we can even thank Mr. Mike Pompeo because in the face of failure at the Organization of American States on the 24th of January, they didn’t have enough weight to impose a resolution, well they convened a meeting of the Security Council. In fact, we - President Maduro - thought of appealing to this body not only to debate the case of Venezuela but rather the blatant and gross intervention, and mechanisms of interference by the United States in our country. In this case, the United States is not behind the coup d’etat, it is in advance in the vanguard of the coup d’etat. It is dictating the orders not only to the Venezuelan opposition but also to the satellite governments in the region, and it seems it Europe and in other parts of the world. 31:47 Elliot Abrams: I can not respond to every attack that was made on every country here. The insults that were made by calling many countries here “satellites”. In fact, it was interesting that every single country that was attacked - or criticized - was a democracy. Every single one that you criticized was a democracy... Today there is a satellite present here and it is Venezuela, which is unfortunately has become a satellite of Cuba and Russia... The regime is hiding behind, and it’s spokesman is hiding behind, the laws and constitution of Venezuela. Hearing: Defense Department Nominations, Senate Armed Services Committee, January 25, 2019. Witness: Vice Admiral Craig Faller - US Southern Command Commander Sound Clips: 1:37:00 Senator Bill Nelson (FL): What do you think that is the proper role of SouthCom in supporting the Venezuelan people now, in this time of exceptional chaos? Craig Faller: Senator, the Southern Command is focused on supporting our partners—Brazil, Columbia, those that have been most affected by the migrants, the spillover of some one-million-plus in Columbia. Recently, visited Columbia was the secretary of defense. President Duque is keenly aware and sharply focused on all his security challenges, and this is at the top of that list. As a result of the Columbian government's request, we intend to deploy the hospital ship Comfort—it will be underway shortly. It was delayed because of the hurricane—to the region to help our partners offset some of the impacts of this, particularly with the medical care that's been required and the strain that's placed on the resources. Fox Business Video: Vice President Mike Pence Tweet about US recognizing Guaido as Venezuelan President, Twitter, January 23, 2019. 00:33:32 Vice President Mike Pence: Today, freedom broke out in Venezuela with the recognition of a new interim president in Juan Guaido, a courageous man who stepped forward, the President of the National Assembly who took the oath of office, and I couldn’t be more proud that at President Trump’s direction, the United States of America became the first country in the world to recognize President Guaido, and now many other nations join us as well. Video: Vice President Mike Pence Tweet about Venezuela, Twitter, January 22, 2019. Vice President Mike Pence: Hola. I’m Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States, and on behalf of President Donald Trump and all the American people, let me express the unwavering support of the United States as you - the people of Venezuela - raise your voices in a call for freedom. Nicholas Maduro is a dictator with no legitimate claim to power. He’s never won the Presidency in a free and fair election and he’s maintained his grip on power by imprisoning anyone who dares to oppose him. The United States joins with all freedom loving nations in recognizing the National Assembly as the last vestige of democracy in your country, for it’s the only body elected by you, the people. As such, the United States supports the courageous decision by Juan Guaido, the President of your National Assembly, to assert that body’s constitutional powers, declare Maduro a usurper, and call for the establishment of a transitional government. As you make your voices heard tomorrow, on behalf of the American people, we say to all the good people of Venezuela, estamos con ustedes. We are with you. We stand with you and we will stay with you until democracy is restored and you reclaim your birthright of libertad. Muchas gracias y vayan con Dios. Hearing: Foreign Policy in the Western Hemisphere, House Foreign Affairs Committee, July 11, 2018. Witnesses: Kenneth Merten - Deputy Assistant secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Sarah-Ann Lynch - USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean Sound Clips: 27:30 Chairman Ed Royce (CA): And meanwhile, despite sitting on the world's largest oil reserves, Venezuelan oil production has fallen by half in the last few years. Venezuela in the meantime has been sending several hundred thousand barrels of oil every day to China as repayment on the tens of billions of dollars it has borrowed. And more recently, China's development bank announced a new quarter-billion dollar investment to shore up Venezuela's struggling oil production. Video: You're Welcome, Duane Johnson, Moana, YouTube, November 28, 2019. Hearing: The Collapse of the Rule of Law in Venezuela, Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, July 19, 2017. Witness: Luis Almagro - Secretary General of the Organization of American States Sound Clips: 07:15 Senator Marco Rubio: I also know this, and I do not speak for the president, but I’ve certainly spoken to the president, and I will only reiterate what he has already said, and I’ve been saying this now for a number of days: it is my—I have 100% confidence that if democracy is destroyed once and for all in Venezuela on the 30th in terms of the Maduro regime, the president of the U.S. is prepared to act unilaterally in a significant and swift way. And that is not a threat; that is the reporting of the truth. Hearing: Full Committee Hearing Venezuela: Options for U.S. Policy, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, March 2, 2017. Witnesses: Dr. David Smilde - Professor at Tulane University & NYT writer Dr. Shannon O’Neil - Council on Foreign Relations Former equity analyst at Indosuez Capital and Credit Lyonnais Securities Member of the Board of Directors at Rassini, an multinational auto parts manufacturers that make parts for US auto companies Senior advisor for Latin America at Macro Advisory Partners, a multinational consulting firm founded in 2013 Mark Feierstein - Center for Strategic and International Studies Senior Advisor to the Albright Stonbridge Group CLS Strategies GBA Strategies Special assistant to President Obama and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Former Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean at USAID Worked in State Dept and USAID in Clinton Administration Former principal at Greenberg Quinlan Rosner, an international political consulting firm Sound Clips: 21:53 Shannon O’Neil: Multilateral initiatives are perhaps more important and potentially more fruitful as a means to influence Venezuela. This will mean working behind the scenes to galvanize opposition and condemnation for the Maduro regime. This’ll be more effective than U.S. efforts alone as it will be much harder for the Venezuelan government to dismiss the criticisms and the actions of its South American neighbors as imperialist overreach. And such a coalition is much more possible today than in any time in the recent past, due both to the accelerating repression and the breaking of the last democratic norms in Venezuela, and due to the very different stances of South America’s recently elected leaders, particularly in Peru, in Brazil, and in Argentina. 41:12 Senator Bob Menendez: I’m pleased to have led a bipartisan and bicameral letter of my colleagues, urging the administration to take actions against the administration, and I look forward for a continuing engagement. 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Article: How ZTE helps Venezuela create China-style social control by Angus Berwick, Reuters, November 14, 2018. Article: Trump administration tightens sanctions gains Cuba, Venezuela by Courtney McBride, The Wall Street Journal, November 1, 2018. Article: Canada's Rusoro Mining reaches $1.3B deal with Venezuela by Cecilia Jamasmie, Mining.com, October 12, 2018. Article: Rusoro Mining has received a settlement proposal from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Rusoro Mining News, October 11, 2018. Article: Venezuela hands China more oil peresence, but no mention of new funds by Ben Blanchard and Alexandra Ulmer, Reuters, September 14, 2018. Article: Trump administration discussed coup plans with rebel Venezuelan officers by Ernesto Londono and Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, September 8, 2018. Article: A record-breaking market doesn't matter to most Americans by Helaine Olen, The Washington Post, August 22, 2018. Article: The politics of food in Venezuela by Ana Felicien, Christina Schiavoni, and Liccia Romero, Monthly Review, June 1, 2018.html) by William Neuman and Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, May 20, 2018. Article: Regional leaders call on Venezuela to suspend 'illegitimate' election by Eli Meixler, Time, May 15, 2018. Article: [Venezuela election won by Maduro amid widespread disillusionment](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/20/world/americas/venezuela-election. Article: US media ignore - and applaud - economic war on Venezuela by Gregory Shupak, Common Dreams, March 22, 2018. Article: Rusoro mining wins key U.S. court ruling confirming arbitration award, Rusoro Mining News, March 14, 2018. Article: Venezuela's Maduro calls for 'mega-election' that could cement his power by Rachelle Krygier, The Washington Post, February 22, 2018. Article: Venezuela opposition will boycott election, and Maduro tightens his hold by Ana Vanessa Herrero and Kirk Semple, The New York Times, February 21, 2018. Article: Venezuela launches virtual currency, hoping to resuscitate economy by Kirk Semple and Nathaniel Popper, The New York Times, February 20, 2018. Tweet: The world would support the Armed Forces in #Venezuela if they decide to... Marco Rubio, February 9, 2018. Article: Few challengers in sight, Venezuela sets April 22 for presidential vote by Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, February 7, 2018. Briefing: Background briefing on the Secretary's travel to Austin, Texas; Mexico City, Mexico; San Carlos Bariloche, Argentina; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Bogota, Colombia; and Kingston, Jamaica, Senior State Department Officials, U.S. Department of State, January 29, 2018. Article: Venezuela calls for early elections, and Maduro aims to retain control by Kirk Semple, The New York Times, January 23, 2018. Article: Tired of regional critics, Venezuela looks to Russia and China by Ernesto Londono, The New York Times, December 27, 2017. Article: Venezuela puts up roadblock for opposition in next presidential vote by Ana Vanessa Herrero, The New York Times, December 20, 2017. Article: As Venezuela opposition shuns vote, leader's party tightens grip on power by Kirk Semple, The New York Times, December 10, 2017. Article: Putin extends lifeline to cash-strapped Venezuela by Patrick Gillespie, CNN Business, November 15, 2017. Article: Venezuela's two legislatures duel, but only one has ammunition by Kirk Semple, The New York Times, November 3, 2017. Advisory: Reports from financial institutions are critical to stopping, deterring, and preventing the proceeds tied to suspected Venezuelan public corruption from moving through the U.S. financial system, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, September 20, 2017. Article: White House raises pressure on Venezuela with new financial sanctions by Clifford Krauss, The New York Times, August 25, 2017. Article: Venezuela's new, powerful assembly takes over legislature's duties by Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, August 18, 2017. Report: Vladimir's Venezuela - leveraging loans to Caracas, Moscow snaps up oil assets by Marianna Parraga and Alexandra Ulmer, Reuters, August 11, 2017. Article: Trump says military is 'locked and loaded' and North Korea will 'regret' threats by Peter Baker, The New York Times, August 11, 2017. Article: Venezuela's new assembly members share a goal: Stifle dissent by Nicholas Casey and Ana Vanessa Herrero, The New York Times, August 3, 2017. Article: Venezuela vote marred by violence, including candidate's death by Nicholas Casey, Patricia Torres, and Ana Vanessa Herrero, The New York Times, July 30, 2017. Article: Goldman buys $2.8 billion worth of Venezuelan bonds, and an uproar begins by Landon Thomas Jr., The New York Times, May 30, 2017. Article: Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela President, calls for a rewrite of the constitution by Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, May 1, 2017. Article: Venezuela says it will leave pro-democracy organization by Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, April 26, 2017. Article: Crisis-ridden Venezuela gave $500k to Trump inauguration by Patrick Gillespie and Flora Charner, CNN Money, April 20, 2017. Article: Venezuelan court revises ruling that nullified legislature by Nicholas Casey and Patricia Torres, The New York Times, April 1, 2017. Article: As criticism mounts, Venezuela asks high court revisit power grab by Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, March 31, 2017. Article: Venezuela muzzles legislature, moving closer to one-man rule by Nicholas Casey and Patricia Torres, The New York Times, March 30, 2017. Article: An actual American war criminal may become our second-ranking diplomat by Eric Alterman, The Nation, February 2, 2017. Article: What happened when Venezuela outlawed its own currency by Jeremy Ashkenas and Quoctrung Bui, The New York Times, December 30, 2016. Article: Venezuela: three opposition lawmakers resign in concession to Maduro, Reuters, November 15, 2016. Article: Venezuelan lawmakers vote to put President Nicolas Maduro on trial by Ana Vanessa Herrero and Elisabeth Malkin, The New York Times, October 25, 2016. Article: Venezuelan electoral panel halts effort to recall President Nicolas Maduro by Patricia Torres and Elisabeth Malkin, The New York Times, October 21 2016. Article: Venezuela's supreme court consolidates Nicolas Maduro's power by Elisabeth Malkin and Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, October 12, 2016. Article: O.A.S. issues rebuke to Venezuela citing threats to democracy by Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, May 31, 2016. Article: Venezuela panel clears the way for a process to oust Nicolas Maduro by Patricia Torres and Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, April 26, 2016. Article: Venezuela's court deals another blow to opposition lawmakers by Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, April 12, 2016. Article: In power struggle, Venezuela's high court declares parliament in contempt by Mery Mogollon and Chris Kraul, Los Angeles Times, January 11, 2016. Article: Venezuela: Court held lawmakers in contempt by Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, January 11, 2016. Article: Venezuela opposition takes reins of assembly as tensions rise by William Neuman and Nicholas Casey, The New York Times, January 5, 2016. Article: 9 opposition candidates barred from Venezuela's December ballot by William Neuman, The New York Times, August 23, 2015. Article: Venezuelan court rejects challenge to Presidential election results by William Neuman, The New York Times, August 7, 2013. Article: Kerry encourages Venezuela recount by William Neuman, The New York Times, April 17, 2013. Report: Study mission of the Carter Center in 2013 Presidential elections in Venezuela, The Carter Center, April 14, 2013. Article: Venezuela coup linked to Bush team by Ed Vulliamy, The Guardian, April 21, 2002. Article: Uprising in Venezuela: The government; Venezuela's chief forced to resign; civilian installed by Juan Forero, The New York Times, April 13, 2002. Article: 12 years of tortured truth on El Salvador by Guy Gugliotta and Douglas Farrah, The Washington Post, March 21, 1993. Article: Bush pardons Weinberger, 5 others in Iran-Contra;Act called cover-up by Robert Jackson and Ronald J. Ostrow, The Los Angeles Times, December 25, 1992. Article: Elliot Abrams admits his guild on 2 counts in Contra cover-up by David Johnston, The New York Times, October 8, 1991. Article: Aide says U.S. planes carried contra arms, Archives, The New York Times, August 15, 1987. Resources Bio: Elliot Abrams, Council on Foreign Affairs National Endowment for Democracy: Elliott Abrams, Council on Foreign Relations Community Suggestions See more Community Suggestions HERE. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

' 'Lady Day & Prez' (Billie Holiday y Lester Young) con Albert García Carbó - Cuando la voz de una mujer se apodera del jazz (Parte 1) ¡Bienvenidos a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo. Continuamos con la segunda parte del programa dedicado a una de las grandes voces del jazz, que fue Billie Holiday, acompañada en este disco por Lester Young. Para ello, contamos nuevamente con nuestro experto en jazz, que es nuestro inestimable amigo Albert García Carbó. Al final del programa tendremos a Patricia (Cripatia) presentando el 'Rincón de Barbarella', donde añadirá algunas anécdotas más de esta diva del jazz y nos dejará los datos del vinilo para los coleccionistas de estas preciadas joyas. Los temas que reseñamos hoy son: ‘Foolin' Myself', 'Easy Living', 'Say It With A Kiss', 'You Can't Be Mine (And Someone Else's Too)', 'When You're Smiling', 'Now They Call It Swing', 'I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me', 'The Man I Love' y 'Strange Frutis', esta última excepcionalmente no extraída de un vinilo.. Hoy pincharemos una reedición italiana de 1986. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: Lady Day & Prez Artista: Billie Holiday With Lester Young Sello Discográfico: Sarabandas Código de barras: LP JT 45 A Año: Reedición de 1986 País: Italia Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de Lester Young: http://www.lesteryoung.dk Podcast de Patricia Torres, 'Hablemos de Montessori': https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hablemos-de-montessori/id1403053008?mt=2 'A Tot Jazz' programa conducido en su día por Albert García Carbó: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-a-tot-jazz_sq_f1277753_1.html No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en iTunes, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros: Web: http://www.vinilosbarbarella.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbarellavinyls2 Twitter: @barbarellavinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarellavinyls/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116847885@N05/show/

' 'Lady Day & Prez' (Billie Holiday y Lester Young) con Albert García Carbó - Cuando la voz de una mujer se apodera del jazz (Parte 1) ¡Bienvenidos a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo. Continuamos con la segunda parte del programa dedicado a una de las grandes voces del jazz, que fue Billie Holiday, acompañada en este disco por Lester Young. Para ello, contamos nuevamente con nuestro experto en jazz, que es nuestro inestimable amigo Albert García Carbó. Al final del programa tendremos a Patricia (Cripatia) presentando el 'Rincón de Barbarella', donde añadirá algunas anécdotas más de esta diva del jazz y nos dejará los datos del vinilo para los coleccionistas de estas preciadas joyas. Los temas que reseñamos hoy son: ‘Foolin' Myself', 'Easy Living', 'Say It With A Kiss', 'You Can't Be Mine (And Someone Else's Too)', 'When You're Smiling', 'Now They Call It Swing', 'I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me', 'The Man I Love' y 'Strange Frutis', esta última excepcionalmente no extraída de un vinilo.. Hoy pincharemos una reedición italiana de 1986. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: Lady Day & Prez Artista: Billie Holiday With Lester Young Sello Discográfico: Sarabandas Código de barras: LP JT 45 A Año: Reedición de 1986 País: Italia Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de Lester Young: http://www.lesteryoung.dk Podcast de Patricia Torres, 'Hablemos de Montessori': https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hablemos-de-montessori/id1403053008?mt=2 'A Tot Jazz' programa conducido en su día por Albert García Carbó: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-a-tot-jazz_sq_f1277753_1.html No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en iTunes, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros: Web: http://www.vinilosbarbarella.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbarellavinyls2 Twitter: @barbarellavinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarellavinyls/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116847885@N05/show/

' 'Lady Day & Prez' (Billie Holiday y Lester Young) con Albert García Carbó - Cuando la voz de una mujer se apodera del jazz (Parte 1) ¡Bienvenidos a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo. Hoy vamos a cumplir un deseo solicitado en su día por una de nuestras oyentes, Eva Leku, que nos pidió más programas dedicados a las mujeres y si pudiese ser, dentro del jazz. Cierto que hemos tardado un poco, pero nunca es tarde si la dicha es buena. Así que por fin tenemos no uno sino dos programas de jazz dedicados a una mujer, y esta mujer es nada más y nada menos que la gran Billie Holiday. Para ello, hemos contado con nuestro experto en jazz, que es Albert García Carbó, que ya ha colaborado con nosotros en otros programas. Por último, como ya sabéis algunos de vosotros, el pasado 5 y 6 de octubre fueron las Jornadas de Podcasting 2018, que este año tuvieron lugar en Madrid. Tuve la suerte de asistir a ellas, en el Podcast de hoy hablaremos de ellas al final del mismo y así podréis conocer mi experiencia y mis sensaciones particulares. Los temas que reseñamos hoy son: ‘Trav'lin All Alone', 'I'll Never Be The Same', 'Without Your Love', 'Me Myself And I', 'I'll Get By', 'Mean To Me', 'A Sailboat In The Moonlight' y 'I Must Have That Man!'.. Hoy pincharemos una reedición italiana de 1986. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: Lady Day & Prez Artista: Billie Holiday With Lester Young Sello Discográfico: Sarabandas Código de barras: LP JT 45 A Año: Reedición de 1986 País: Italia Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de Lester Young: http://www.lesteryoung.dk Web de JPod 18: http://jpod.es Podcast de Patricia Torres, 'Hablemos de Montessori': https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hablemos-de-montessori/id1403053008?mt=2 'A Tot Jazz' programa conducido en su día por Albert García Carbó: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-a-tot-jazz_sq_f1277753_1.html No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en iTunes, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros: Web: http://www.vinilosbarbarella.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbarellavinyls2 Twitter: @barbarellavinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarellavinyls/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116847885@N05/show/

' 'Lady Day & Prez' (Billie Holiday y Lester Young) con Albert García Carbó - Cuando la voz de una mujer se apodera del jazz (Parte 1) ¡Bienvenidos a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo. Hoy vamos a cumplir un deseo solicitado en su día por una de nuestras oyentes, Eva Leku, que nos pidió más programas dedicados a las mujeres y si pudiese ser, dentro del jazz. Cierto que hemos tardado un poco, pero nunca es tarde si la dicha es buena. Así que por fin tenemos no uno sino dos programas de jazz dedicados a una mujer, y esta mujer es nada más y nada menos que la gran Billie Holiday. Para ello, hemos contado con nuestro experto en jazz, que es Albert García Carbó, que ya ha colaborado con nosotros en otros programas. Por último, como ya sabéis algunos de vosotros, el pasado 5 y 6 de octubre fueron las Jornadas de Podcasting 2018, que este año tuvieron lugar en Madrid. Tuve la suerte de asistir a ellas, en el Podcast de hoy hablaremos de ellas al final del mismo y así podréis conocer mi experiencia y mis sensaciones particulares. Los temas que reseñamos hoy son: ‘Trav'lin All Alone', 'I'll Never Be The Same', 'Without Your Love', 'Me Myself And I', 'I'll Get By', 'Mean To Me', 'A Sailboat In The Moonlight' y 'I Must Have That Man!'.. Hoy pincharemos una reedición italiana de 1986. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: Lady Day & Prez Artista: Billie Holiday With Lester Young Sello Discográfico: Sarabandas Código de barras: LP JT 45 A Año: Reedición de 1986 País: Italia Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de Lester Young: http://www.lesteryoung.dk Web de JPod 18: http://jpod.es Podcast de Patricia Torres, 'Hablemos de Montessori': https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hablemos-de-montessori/id1403053008?mt=2 'A Tot Jazz' programa conducido en su día por Albert García Carbó: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-a-tot-jazz_sq_f1277753_1.html No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en iTunes, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros: Web: http://www.vinilosbarbarella.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbarellavinyls2 Twitter: @barbarellavinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarellavinyls/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116847885@N05/show/

'The Velvet Underground & Nico' de The Velvet Underground & Nico. El reconocimiento a una banda de culto (Parte 2) ¡Bienvenidos a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo. ?En el programa de hoy hablaremos largo y tendido de cómo se creó la banda, así como de su discografía. Para ello contamos de nuevo con la inestimable compañía de mis buenos amigos que son Tomás Comendador ‘Tommy' y un habitual ya en nuestro podcasts como Eduardo Antón. Como bien sabéis los que nos escucháis, al final de algunos episodios contamos con un apartado llamado ‘El Rincón de Barbarella'. Dicho rincón va a ser presentado a partir de ahora, por nuestra compañera y ya podemos decir que amiga, Patricia Torres, también conocida como Cripatia, la podcaster que en su día nos acompañó en el programa 51 que dedicamos a Guns N' Roses. Patricia tiene también su propio Podcast, llamado ‘Hablemos de Montessori', donde habla de un método educativo de gran interés. Os recomendamos desde aquí su escucha, porque lo hace realmente bien. Los temas que reseñamos hoy son: ‘Heroin', 'There She Goes Again', 'I'll Be Your Mirror' y 'Europe Son'.. Hoy pincharemos una reedición española de 2008. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: The Velvet Underground & Nico Artista: The Velvet Underground & Nico Sello Discográfico: Lilith Records Ltd. Código de barras: 8013252900051 Año: Reedición de 2008 País: Unión Europea Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de The Velvet Underground & Nico: http://olivier.landemaine.free.fr/vu/index.html Web de Lou Reed: http://www.loureed.com/news/ Web de John Cale: http://john-cale.com Web de Doug Yule: http://olivier.landemaine.free.fr/dougyule/dougyule.html Podcast de Patricia Torres, 'Hablemos de Montessori': https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hablemos-de-montessori/id1403053008?mt=2 No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en iTunes, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros: Web: http://www.vinilosbarbarella.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbarellavinyls2 Twitter: @barbarellavinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarellavinyls/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116847885@N05/show/

'The Velvet Underground & Nico' de The Velvet Underground & Nico. El reconocimiento a una banda de culto (Parte 2) ¡Bienvenidos a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo. 
En el programa de hoy hablaremos largo y tendido de cómo se creó la banda, así como de su discografía. Para ello contamos de nuevo con la inestimable compañía de mis buenos amigos que son Tomás Comendador ‘Tommy’ y un habitual ya en nuestro podcasts como Eduardo Antón. Como bien sabéis los que nos escucháis, al final de algunos episodios contamos con un apartado llamado ‘El Rincón de Barbarella’. Dicho rincón va a ser presentado a partir de ahora, por nuestra compañera y ya podemos decir que amiga, Patricia Torres, también conocida como Cripatia, la podcaster que en su día nos acompañó en el programa 51 que dedicamos a Guns N’ Roses. Patricia tiene también su propio Podcast, llamado ‘Hablemos de Montessori’, donde habla de un método educativo de gran interés. Os recomendamos desde aquí su escucha, porque lo hace realmente bien. Los temas que reseñamos hoy son: ‘Heroin', 'There She Goes Again', 'I'll Be Your Mirror' y 'Europe Son'.. Hoy pincharemos una reedición española de 2008. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: The Velvet Underground & Nico Artista: The Velvet Underground & Nico Sello Discográfico: Lilith Records Ltd. Código de barras: 8013252900051 Año: Reedición de 2008 País: Unión Europea Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de The Velvet Underground & Nico: http://olivier.landemaine.free.fr/vu/index.html Web de Lou Reed: http://www.loureed.com/news/ Web de John Cale: http://john-cale.com Web de Doug Yule: http://olivier.landemaine.free.fr/dougyule/dougyule.html Podcast de Patricia Torres, 'Hablemos de Montessori': https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hablemos-de-montessori/id1403053008?mt=2 No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en iTunes, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros: Web: http://www.vinilosbarbarella.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbarellavinyls2 Twitter: @barbarellavinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarellavinyls/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116847885@N05/show/

Continuando con la serie de entrevistas a lxs profesionales de la educación en museos en México, Patricia Torres conversa con David R. Hernández Gaytán, coordinador del Área de Saberes de inSite/Casa Gallina. La actividad de David se centra en la importancia de la mediación y co-participación en los procesos de aprendizaje y con el propósito de fortalecer vínculos comunitarios significativos.

Con motivo del “I Encuentro de Educadorxs de Museos en México” presentamos una serie de entrevistas a lxs profesionales de la educación en museos en nuestro país. Iniciamos con la conversación entre Patricia Torres y Fabiola Favila, quien desde el año 2002 coordina el Área de Educación del Museo Arocena. En esa institución, Fabiola tiene a su cargo los programas educativos y culturales, el voluntariado y el servicio social, el diseño, la supervisión y la evaluación de diferentes programas al público, entre muchas más tareas.

Join **Latina Theory** in our special session with Minnesota State **Senator Patricia Torres-Ray** who ran for Congress. Senator Patricia made history by becoming the first Latina Senator in Minnesota, and she's remained a Senator for a decade moving important policy for communities of color.  She joins us special guest Jose Gonzalez to discuss her journey into state politics, what encouraged her to run and her favorite music. Tune in!

'Appetite For Destruction' de Guns N' Roses. Cogiendo nuevamente las riendas del rock ¡Bienvenidos a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo. Después de haber celebrado nuestro aniversario con el programa 50, volvemos con esta entrega del Podcast 51, en el cual tendremos el mítico disco 'Appetite For Destruction', debut de la banda norteamericana Guns N' Roses. Hoy se estrena con nosotros una incipiente podcaster, que tiene el honor de ser la primera mujer que graba con nosotros, la guapa y simpática Patricia Torres, a la que tuvimos ocasión de conocer en una reunión podcastera en Barcelona. Los temas que reseñamos hoy son: ‘Nightrain', 'Out Ta Get Me', 'It's So Easy',  'My Michelle', 'Anything Goes' y 'Sweet Child O' Mine'.. Hoy pincharemos una rarísima edición colombiana con la portada original de 1987. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: Appetite For Destruction Artista: Guns N' Roses Sello Discográfico: WB Records Label Code: 825646869664 Año: Edición europea de 2009 País: Europa Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de Guns N' Roses: https://www.gunsnroses.com Web de Asociación Podcast: https://www.asociacionpodcast.es No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en iTunes, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros: Web: http://www.vinilosbarbarella.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbarellavinyls2 Twitter: @barbarellavinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarellavinyls/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116847885@N05/show/

'Appetite For Destruction' de Guns N' Roses. Cogiendo nuevamente las riendas del rock ¡Bienvenidos a los Vinilos de Barbarella! El podcast donde sólo se escucha música en formato de vinilo. Después de haber celebrado nuestro aniversario con el programa 50, volvemos con esta entrega del Podcast 51, en el cual tendremos el mítico disco 'Appetite For Destruction', debut de la banda norteamericana Guns N' Roses. Hoy se estrena con nosotros una incipiente podcaster, que tiene el honor de ser la primera mujer que graba con nosotros, la guapa y simpática Patricia Torres, a la que tuvimos ocasión de conocer en una reunión podcastera en Barcelona. Los temas que reseñamos hoy son: ‘Nightrain', 'Out Ta Get Me', 'It's So Easy',  'My Michelle', 'Anything Goes' y 'Sweet Child O' Mine'.. Hoy pincharemos una rarísima edición colombiana con la portada original de 1987. Los datos de dicha edición son: Título: Appetite For Destruction Artista: Guns N' Roses Sello Discográfico: WB Records Label Code: 825646869664 Año: Edición europea de 2009 País: Europa Los enlaces que aparecen en el Podcast son los siguientes: Web de Guns N' Roses: https://www.gunsnroses.com Web de Asociación Podcast: https://www.asociacionpodcast.es No olvides dejar tu comentarios y puntuaciones en iTunes, para nosotros son muy importantes. Ponte en contacto con nosotros: Web: http://www.vinilosbarbarella.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/barbarellavinyls2 Twitter: @barbarellavinyl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarellavinyls/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/116847885@N05/show/

Venezuela, home to the world’s largest oil reserves, is a country that has been experimenting with a new so-called “socialist” economic model for twenty years. For this sin, two consecutive Venezuelan Presidents have been targeted for regime change by the architects of the “free market” World Trade System, an economic system they intend to be global. In this episode, learn the recent history of Venezuela and hear the highlights of a March 2017 Congressional hearing (which was not aired on television in the United States) during which strategies for a Venezuelan regime change were discussed, and then learn about the regime change steps that have been taken since that hearing which have unfolded exactly how the witnesses advised. Pat Grogan joins Jen for Thank Yous.  Please Support Congressional Dish - Quick Links Click here to contribute a lump sum or set up a monthly contribution via PayPal Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Use your bank’s online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North Number 4576 Crestview, FL 32536 Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Additional Reading Report: OAS adopts resolution, could bring suspension of Venezuela by Luis Alonso Lugo, AP News, June 6, 2018. Article: Venezuela scores victory as US fails to secure votes for OAS suspension, TeleSUR, June 6, 2018. Opinion: It's time for a coup in Venezuela by Jose R. Cardenas, Foreign Policy, June 5, 2018. Report: Venezuela's 2018 presidential elections, FAS, May 24, 2018. Article: Trump's team gets payback for Rubio on Venezuelan assassination plot by Marc Caputo, Potlitico, May 22, 2018. Article: U.S. places new sanctions on Venezuela day after election by Julie Hirschfeld Davis, The New York Times, May 21, 2018. Opinion: Marco Rubio: It's time to hasten Maduro's exit from power by Marco Rubio, CNN, May 16, 2018. Article: ConocoPhillips could bring deeper trouble to Venezuela by Nick Cunningham, Business Insider, May 12, 2018. Report: ConocoPhillips wins $2 billion ruling over Venezuelan seizure by Clifford Krauss, The New York Times, April 25, 2018. Article: Exclusive: Russia secretly helped VEnezuela launch a cryptocurrency to evade U.S. sanctions by Simon Shuster, Time, March 20, 2018. Article: Tillerson floats possible Venezuelan military coup, says US does not advocate 'regime change' by Max Greenwood, The Hill, February 1, 2018. Report: Venezuela's economic crisis: Issues for Congress by Rebecca M. Nelson, Congressional Research Service, January 10, 2018. Article: Venezuela's ruling party wins surprise victory in regional elections by Scott Neuman, NPR, October 16, 2017. Report: New financial sanctions on Venezuela: Key issues, FAS, September 1, 2017. Article: Venezuela's pro-Maduro assembly seizes congressional powers by Colin Dwyer, NPR, August 18, 2017. Article: Pence vows to end 'the tragedy of tyranny' in Venezuela through 'peaceable means' by Philip Rucker, The Washington Post, August 13, 2017. Report: Trump alarms Venezuela with talk of a 'military option,' The New York Times, August 12, 2017. Article: The battle for Venezuela and its oil by Jeremy Scahill, The Intercept, August 12, 2017. Article: Venezuela's dubious new constituent assembly explained by Jennifer L. McCoy, The Washington Post, August 1, 2017. Article: In wake of 'sham election,' U.S. sanctions Venezuelan President Maduro by Colin Dwyer, NPR, July 31, 2017. Report: U.S. Petroleum trade with Venezuela: Financial and economic considerations with possible sanctions, FAS, July 27, 2017. Article: Venezuela row as National Assembly appoints judges, BBC News, July 22, 2017. Report: Exxon blocked from enforcing Venezuela arbitration award: U.S. appeals court by Jonathan Stempel, Reuters, July 11, 2017. Article: Maduro wants to rewrite Venezuela's constitution, that's rocket fuel on the fire, The Washington Post, June 10, 2017. Article: Venezuela eyes assembly vote in July; man set ablaze dies by Alexandra Ulmer and Deisy Buitrago, Reuters, June 4, 2017. Article: Riven by fire and fiery rhetoric, Venezuela decides its future in the streets by Colin Dwyer, NPR, May 5, 2017. Report: AP explains: Venezuela's 'anti-capitalist' constitution by Hannah Dreier, Yahoo News, May 4, 2017. Article: Venezuela plan to rewrite constitution branded a coup by former regional allies by Jonathan Watts and Virginia Lopez, The Guardian, May 2, 2017. Article: Venezuela's Maduro sees local elections later in 2017 by Andrew Cawthorne, Reuters, April 30, 2017. Article: Opposition parties in Venezuela prepare for elections, hoping they will come by John Otis, NPR, April 8, 2017. Article: Venezuelan court revises ruling that nullified legislature by Nicholas Casey and Patricia Torres, The New York Times, April 1, 2017. Article: Venezuela's top court and president reverse course, restore powers to legislature by Jason Slotkin, NPR, April 1, 2017. Article: Venezuela muzzles legislature, moving closer to one-man rule by Nicholas Casey and Patricia Torres, The New York Times, March 30, 2017. Article: Venezuelan political crisis grows after High Court dissolves Congress by Richard Gonzelez, NPR, March 30, 2017. Article: Venezuela court effectively shuts down congress as opposition cries 'coup' by Jim Wyss, Miami Herald, March 30, 2017. Article: Order for Venezuela to pay Exxon $1.4 bln in damages overturned - lawyer by Reuters Staff, CNBC, March 10, 2017. Report: Venezuela President Maduro hikes wages, distributes social housing, DW, January 5, 2017. Article: Did Hilary Clinton stand by as Honduras coup ushered in era of violence? by Nina Lakhani, The Guardian, August 31, 2016. Article: Inside the booming smuggling trade between Venezuela and Colombia by Ezra Kaplan, Time, March 31, 2016. Article: Venezuela's constitutional crisis: How did we get here? by Juan Cristobal Nagel, Caracas Chronicles, January 12, 2016. Article: Venezuela: What changes will the new Congress bring?, BBC News, January 7, 2016. Article: Oil giants punish Venezuela through Dutch treaty by Frank Mulder, Inter Press Service News Agency, January 4, 2016. Report: Venezuela top court blocks four lawmakers-elect from taking office by Reuters Staff, Reuters, December 30, 2015. Report: Venezuela's departing legislature approves 13 new justices by Patricia Torres and William Neuman, The New York Times, December 23, 2015. Report: Venezuela's outgoing Congress names 13 Supreme Court justices by Diego Ore, Reuters, December 23, 2015. Article: Venezuela: Curb plan to pack Supreme Court, Human Rights Watch, December 10, 2015. Article: Venezuela election: Opposition coalition secures 'supermajority' by Associated Press, The Guardian, December 8, 2015. Article: Venezuela's high-life hope hard-hit poor will abandon Chavez's legacy by Sibylla Brodzinsky, The Guardian, December 5, 2015. Article: Snowden leak reveals Obama government ordered NSA, CIA to spy on Venzuela oil firm by Charles Davis and Andrew Fishman, Common Dreams, November 19, 2015. Article: The long war: Venezuela and ExxonMobil, Telesur TV, November 18, 2015. Article: Obama vs. Chavismo by Boris Munoz, The New Yorker, March 18, 2015. Article: A tale of two countries: Venezuela, the United States and international investment by John G. Murphy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, October 17, 2014. Article: The dirty hand of the National Endowment for Democracy in Venezuela by Eva Golinger, Counter Punch, April 25, 2014. Article: The 2002 oil lockout: 10 years later by Yuleidys Hernandez Toledo, Venezuelan Analysis, December 7, 2012. Article: Declassified documents show that the US finances groups opposed to Chavez since 2002, Grupo Tortuga, September 2, 2006. Article: Documents show C.I.A knew of a coup plot in Venezuela by Juan Forero, The New York Times, December 3, 2004. Report: Documents show C.I.A knew of a coup plot in Venezuela by Juan Forero, The New York Times, December 3, 2004. Article: The coup connection by Joshua Kurlantzick, Mother Jones, November/December 2004. Article: Pyrrhus of Caracas, The Economist, January 2, 2003. Article: Strike cripples Venezuela's oil industry by Jarrett Murphy, CBS News, December 10, 2002. Article: The coup that wasn't by Marc Cooper, The Nation, September 11, 2002. Article: Our gang in Venezuela? by David Corn, The Nation, July 18, 2002. Article: American navy 'helped Venezuelan coup' by Duncan Campbell, The Guardian, April 29, 2002. Article: Venezuela coup linked to Bush team by Ed Vulliamy, The Guardian, April 21, 2002. Article: Chavez rises from very peculiar coup by Alex Bellos, The Guardian, April 15, 2002. Resources Congressional Research Service: Venezuela: Issues for Congress, 2013-2016, Mark P. Sullivan, January 23, 2017. Congressional Research Service: Venezuela: U.S. Policy Overview, May 20, 2015. Global Affairs Canada: Canadian Sanctions Related to Venezuela Government of Canada: Venezuela Sanctions House Foreign Relations Committee Hearing Transcript: The State of Democracy in Venezuela, June 24, 2004. Human Development Report 2016: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Library of Congress: Crude Oil Royalty Rates Organization of American States: Inter-American Democratic Charter Resolution of San Jose, Costa Rica Organization of American States: Historic Background of the Inter-American Democratic Charter Public Citizen Report: Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS): Extraordinary Corporate Power in "Trade" Deals USAID Report: Venezuela 2002-2010 Venezuelan Constitution: Title IX: Constitutional Reforms (Art. 340-350) WikiLeaks: The Global Intelligence Files Re: Reliable Source for Venezuelan Inflation Statistics? WikiLeaks: USAID/OTI Programmatic Support for Country Team 5 Point Strategy, Public Library of Diplomacy, November 9, 2006. Visual References Data: How did Venezuela change under Hugo Chavez, The Guardian, October 4, 2012 Sound Clip Sources Hearing: Democracy Promotion in a Challenging World, House Foreign Affairs Committee, June 14, 2018. Video: Debunking John Oliver on Venezuela, The Real News Network, June 9, 2018. Hearing: Advancing US Business Investment and Trade in the Americas, House Foreign Affairs Committee, June 7, 2018. Video: Pompeo calls for kicking Venezuela out of OAS and more sanctions, The Washington Post, June 4, 2018. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: “In addition to suspension, I call on member states to apply additional pressure on the Maduro regime with financial sanctions and diplomatic isolation until such time as it takes the actions necessary to return genuine democracy and provide people desperately needed access to international humanitarian aid" Hearing: Advancing U.S. Interests Through the Organization of American States, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee, February 14, 2018. Hearing: The Venezuela Crisis: The Malicious Influence of State and Criminal Actors, House Foreign Affairs Committee, September 13, 2017. Empire Files: Constituent Assembly Dictatorship or Democracy in Venezuela? TeleSUR English, July 19, 2017. Hearing:The Collapse of The Rule of Law in Venezuela: What the United States and the International Community Can Do to Restore Democracy, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Subcommittee, July 19, 2017. 07:15 Senator Marco Rubio: I also know this, and I do not speak for the president, but I’ve certainly spoken to the president, and I will only reiterate what he has already said, and I’ve been saying this now for a number of days: it is my—I have 100% confidence that if democracy is destroyed once and for all in Venezuela on the 30th in terms of the Maduro regime, the president of the U.S. is prepared to act unilaterally in a significant and swift way. And that is not a threat; that is the reporting of the truth. 10:38 Senator Bob Menendez: Even as their president prevents international support for the basic humanitarian needs of its citizens—blocking an effort by the National Assembly to facilitate international systems—they are voting to demand fundamental freedoms. Despite the suffering of his people, and the international outcry, Maduro insists on clinging onto the shreds of a failed ideology his predecessor and a few colleagues in the region still champion. Empire Files: Abby Martin Meets the Venezuelan Opposition, TeleSUR English, July 3, 2017. Empire Files: Venezuela Economy Minister-Sabotage, Not Socialism, is the Problem, TeleSUR English, June 17, 2017. Hearing: Venezuela's Tragic Meltdown, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee, March 28, 2017. Hearing: Venezuela: Options for U.S. Policy, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, March 2, 2017. 21:30 Shannon O’Neil: The United States can and should also delve into Venezuela’s recent financial transactions, and specifically, its use of U.S.-based Citgo assets to collateralize its loans. CFIUS should investigate bond purchases by the Russian state-controlled oil company, Rosneft, who may, in the case of default, actually gain majority control of this critical refinery infrastructure here in the United States. 21:53 Shannon O’Neil: Multilateral initiatives are perhaps more important and potentially more fruitful as a means to influence Venezuela. This will mean working behind the scenes to galvanize opposition and condemnation for the Maduro regime. This’ll be more effective than U.S. efforts alone as it will be much harder for the Venezuelan government to dismiss the criticisms and the actions of its South American neighbors as imperialist overreach. And such a coalition is much more possible today than in any time in the recent past, due both to the accelerating repression and the breaking of the last democratic norms in Venezuela, and due to the very different stances of South America’s recently elected leaders, particularly in Peru, in Brazil, and in Argentina. The OAS remains a venue and an instrument to focus these efforts. The U.S. should call on the organization to again invoke the Inter-American Charter to evaluate Venezuela’s democratic credentials and its compliance with them, and this could lead, potentially to sanctions and suspension of Venezuela from this multilateral body. 23:00 Shannon O’Neil: And then, finally, the United States should begin preparing for change. If the Maduro regime is forced out or it collapses, the country will likely face humanitarian, economic, and financial chaos. And there’re two particular things the United States can start preparing for. The first is a wave of refugees. This will hit Venezuela’s neighbors the hardest—Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, nearby Caribbean nations. It’s important to help them with money, with supplies, potentially with personnel, and to back international NGOs in multilateral efforts to ease the suffering of these people. The second aspect to prepare for is a restructuring of Venezuela’s finances and its economy. A new government will need to renegotiate 140 billion dollars’ worth of external debt, whether or not the government has already defaulted upon it or not. And this massive undertaking will likely require an IMF rescue package and the baking of the international community and creditors. The U.S. will be vital in facilitating this as well as in helping a new government take the tough economic policy choices to turn the economy around. These will include, freeing the exchange rate, reinducing market prices, creating sustainable policies for the poor, and rooting out corruption. And thought this is complicated, the faster it occurs, the faster Venezuela’s economy will grow again. 25:30 Senator Ben Cardin: We look at ways in which we can change the direction here, and it starts with the governance. When you have a corrupt government, it’s going to be very difficult to see international organizations willing to come in to help refinance their economy. Even though they have wealth, it’s going to be difficult to figure out how that takes place unless they have basic changes in the way their government’s doing business. And we don’t see any indication that that’s taking place. So, you’ve made a couple suggestions. One is we need to work with our regional partners, which I fully agree. So let’s start with OAS, which is the entire region, as to whether it’s realistic that the Democratic Charter provisions can in fact lead to change in Venezuela. Ultimately, it will require us to have the threat of at least two-thirds of the countries if we’re going to be able to invoke the Charter with some teeth. What is the likelihood that OAS could be effective as a real force in bringing about change by the Maduro government? Mr. Feierstein? Mark Feierstein: Well, thank you very much for that question, and actually, if I can hit on your two other points as well; first, with regard to humanitarian assistance. Under the Obama administration, the USAID in fact did put together a contingency plan to provide assistance if in fact, even when, the Venezuelan government is willing to receive it, and USAID has a warehouse in Miami that’s prepared to provide assistance. I know international organizations are prepared as well. There has been some dialog between the government and the Inter-American Development Bank with regard to economic reform, though, frankly at fairly lower levels, and there’s no indication at senior levels that they’re inclined at serious attempts at economic reform. With regard to the OAS, I think that we’re much better positioned now than we were a couple years ago, and that’s because of some changes in some key governments in the region—Argentina; Peru; Brazil; there was a reference to Ecuador, a potential change there as well. And I think that patience has clearly run out with Maduro. I think countries are more inclined now to take action. There has been hesitation to do so as long as the dialog was alive and long as the Vatican was engaged. One of the challenges has been with regard to the Caribbean countries, which receive significant petroleum assistance from Venezuela, and that has somewhat silenced them, and there’s been some divisions within the Caribbean. That said, I’m hopeful that in the coming months that as the situation deteriorates in Venezuela, and as that it becomes clear that the dialog cannot be successful unless there is more pressure. And I think there needs to be three forms of pressure: There needs to be domestic mobilization within Venezuela, in the form of protests. I think there needs to be additional sanctions applied by the United States to other countries. And I think there needs to be action within the OAS, including a threat of suspension of Venezuela from the organization if it does not comply with the Inter-American Democratic Charter. 41:50 Senator Bob Menendez: Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PDVSA, and its subsidiary, Citgo, which has energy infrastructure in the United States, are under extreme financial pressure and may not be able to pay their bills in the near future. Under a recent deal, 49.9% of Citgo was mortgaged to Rosneft, the Russian government-owned oil company run by Vladimir Putin’s crony Igor Sechin. It’s also possible that Rosneft acquired other PDVSA bonds on the open market that could bring their ownership potential to over 50%. If Citgo defaults on its debts, Rosneft, an entity currently under American sanctions because of Russia’s belligerent behavior, could come to own a majority stake in strategic U.S. energy infrastructure, including three refineries and several pipelines. Given the close ties between Rosneft and Putin, Putin’s interest in undermining the United States, and Putin’s willingness to use energy as a weapon, does this potential deal concern you should a sanctioned Russian company have control over critical U.S. energy infrastructure? I would hate to see Rosneft be the sign hanging over Fenway Park. 44:50 Senator Bob Menendez: They’re— Unknown Speaker: No, I didn’t take it that way. Sen. Menendez: —just to the administration, because I think we can chew and walk gum—I know that my dear colleague, Senator Young, had a comment for me last week. I wish he was here—we can chew and walk gum, you know, and walk at the same time, which means as we’re going through cabinet officials, doesn’t mean we couldn’t get nominations that this committee, on a bipartisan basis, is generally processed very quickly. 49:50 Senator Marco Rubio: On the USAID piece, there’s a reason why we’re not in there: they don’t let us. The Venezuelan government does not allow open aid because they deny that there’s an emergency. *51:00 Mark Feierstein: As I noted before, I think we are better positioned now than we were a couple years ago because of changes in certain governments in the region, as we talked about—Argentina, Peru, Brazil, and others. I believe that, again, in the coming months, I think that some of the—that there is an opportunity—there will be an opportunity to invoke the Charter to threaten the suspension of Venezuela from the organization. And, I guess—I noted what I think, you know, we need. We need three forms of pressure for the dialog to succeed. I agree with you: dialog has not succeeded. The government has used it to buy time, to defuse domestic protests, to keep the international community at bay. But if the opposition’s able to mobilize internally; if we’re able to apply additional sanctions, and ideally, multilateralize them; and if we’re able to mobilize countries in the OAS to invoke the Charter to threaten the suspension of Venezuela from the OAS; I think, then, there would be greater prospects for a positive outcome in Venezuela. 54:55 Senator Tom Udall: I didn’t vote in favor of increased sanctions against Venezuela (Ven-su-way-la). I thought then and I believe now they’re counterproductive and could lead to further entrenchment of the current Venezuelan (Ven-su-way-len) regime, and that’s exactly what happened. The Venezuelan (Ven-su-way-len) people, many who oppose the government, are suffering. They’re going without food, without medicine, without power, without the essentials. 55:40 Senator Tom Udall: Mr. Smilde, are you clear that taking a hardline approach to Venezuela (Ven-su-way-la) will likely lead to a Cubanization of our policies there? 56:11 Senator Tom Udall: As to Venezuela (Ven-su-way-la), can you outline what role you think the Foreign Relations Committee or others should take to encourage a multilateral effort to ensure that elections are held in 2018 and to prevent a Cubanization of policies in Venezuela (Ven-su-way-la)? 58:00 Senator Tom Udall: Dr. O’Neil, would you agree that in Venezuela (Ven-su-way-la) different factions now view the situation as a zero-sum game? 1:14:25 Shannon O’Neil: One thing that has in the past in Venezuela brought the opposition together is elections, right, is a mechanism that you’re pushing towards a particular goal. And so as we look forward for 2017, there’s a party-registration process that is about to begin, and there’s questions about who may or may not qualify there and if the National Electoral committee will actually play fair in that sense. That is something that you could rally together different groups if it’s seen unfair in terms of qualifications. And then we have pending elections that did not happen at the end of last year, regional elections that may or may not be put on the table. And so I think internally, a push for elections—because that is a constitutional mechanism for parties to participate in democracy—and perhaps outside as well, we can be pushing for these parts, even we know democracy is not existent there anymore, but can we push for elections, can we push, and that’s something, at least, to galvanize those that are not in power today. Video: Trump: "The war in Iraq was a BIG FAT MISTAKE", Youtube, February 15, 2016. Hearing: Deepening Political and Economic Crisis in Venezuela: Implications for U.S. Interests and the Western Hemisphere, Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee, C-SPAN, March 17, 2015. Hearing: Assessing Venezuela's Political Crisis: Human Rights Violations and Beyond, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, C-SPAN May 8, 2014. White House Daily Briefing: Middle East Conflict and Coup in Venezuela, C-Span, April 16, 2002. State Dept Daily Briefing: Middle East Situation and Failed Coup in Venezuela, C-SPAN, April 15, 2002. Community Suggestions Podcast: The Corbett Report: NGOs Documentary: South of the Border ~ Hugo Chavez and the New Latin America Book: The Closing of the American Mind: How Higher Education Has Failed Democracy and Impoverished the Souls of Today's Students by Allan Bloom FB Thread: Operation Regime Change - articles compiled by Ramesh Mantri See more Community Suggestions HERE. 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Topics of discussion during this Q&A session included Patricia Torres-Burd's career trajectory since she graduated from UT’s RTF Department; her responsibilities in developing content, branding, and programming strategies for radio, TV, and new media platforms in Europe, Latin America, and the United States; and the challenges and opportunities involved in working in multiple media markets around the world.