Time was (in the 70s, in at least my little corner of S. America) that TV was only available 1) in black & white; 2) via "rabbit ear" antenna; and 3) between 4 pm - midnight.
Now we're talking Telechavez 24/7. Not exactly "progress".
Yippy , 6 hour castro speechs . Now that is must see TV ;-)
Speaking of all that oil money, my Poli-Sci Latin American Comparative studies professor believes that even with that oil money, Venezuela was heading towards bankruptcy due to all the mismanagement of the economy caused by one Hugo Chavez. Although her expertist is on Mexico, she does know a lot about Latin America in general (and, if I have to say where she stands politically, I'd say she's a true moderate. Not that phoney moderate that's really liberalism that the MSM shoves down our throats, but moderate in the sense that, she's in the middle. Doesn't believe in socialism, regulations, etc. But also not pure caplitalism either). Obviously not a fan of him. Heck, not a huge fan of Castro either.
Even with 24/7 Al Castrozeera, I wonder how long he could run Venezuela down to the ground before something happens to him? Hopefully, sooner the better.
I have said this before and I will say it again, The US's next threat will be from the south and not just Mexico.South America is a hot bed for terrorist activity.The sad thing is we will probably be on our own in this fight. Don't expect anyone else to help us, and believe me, it's gonna get worse.
While Fidel is a multimillionaire, I don't believe that he needs to give Chavez money. In fact Fidel is relying on Venezuela's for the cheap oil he used to get from Russia. Also when you by Citgo gas you are supporting Mr. Chavez.