Maduro replaces Minister of Tourism Izarra with Diosdado Cabello's wife (SPANISH)

[Marksman_91]

http://noticiaaldia.com/2015/04/designada-marlene-contreras-como-nueva-ministra-de-turismo-en-sustitucion-de-andres-izarra/

Translated:

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, appointed Deputy Marlenys Contreras as Minister of Tourism, "come new projects and responsibilities," he said.

"We are a united spirit, I want to thank the President's confidence. I am a deputy thanks to Chavez, the president knows from heaven that he can count on women, we are loyal and especially revolutionary, " Contreras said.

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It is worth noting that Contreras is the wife of Diosdado Cabello, president of the National Assembly (AN) and vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).

Nepotism at its finest

[think]

1. They got nothing on Goldman Sachs /nt

[Marksman_91]

2. Nope, but they sure are trying to emulate GS

At this point, it's almost like the country belongs to 3 to 4 families now, kinda like in Game of Thrones; maybe each family will try to to off the other slowly to see who stays with the most power, just like in the show. Would make for an interesting political/crime drama, kinda like a combination of House of Cards and GoT

[delrem]

3. So? You got something against HRC being wife of WJ"Bill"C,

and "In January 1993, Bill appointed Hillary to head the Task Force on National Health Care Reform"

You think a military coup overthrowing Bill Clinton's dictatorial regime would've been cool?

[Marksman_91]

4. You'd think Chavismo would try to steer away from this nepotism considering how"progressive"they are

at least allegedly.

Kinda funny how every time someone points something negative out regarding Chavismo, you have to bring up a US example to compare it with. I thought the US was the enemy, and that you'd prefer the governments you like to support show less US-like behavior in terms of politics. This latest move just shows how Chavismo is concentrating more and more power on smaller groups of people. Complete and utter centralization. That sure as hell ain't the socialist or democratic thing to do.

[delrem]

6. Why do you think the US is the enemy?

What a strange thing to say.
Chill, dude.

[Bacchus4.0]

5. what about his mistress? n/t