This long note covering the run-up to next weekend's referendum vote in Venezuela written by Simon Romero of the NYT is once again a good, balanced piece of journalism. It gathers opinion from the people that really matter, i.e. Venezuelans, and gives every view a shot. It even pots a shot at the laughable Goicochea on its way through, scoring significant bonus points chez Otto.It also follows on from this note dated January 22nd when Romero wrote fairly and in a balanced way ('know, just like what reporters are supposed to do) about the Luis Posada Carriles terrorist/plane bombing/extradition case.
What's come over Rosemary all of a sudden? Heaven knows I'm no fan of the guy, but credit where it's due. These two reports are good stuff indeed. So go read the Venezuela election note today as it's a fair snapshot, far better than most of the tosh being written in the English language about Venezuela's situation and well worth your time.