December 07, 2006
Letter to the Globe: Jimenez and Chavez
Dear Globe Editors,
In her most recent dispatch from Venezuela, Marina Jimenez strongly implies--without any evidence--that recently re-elected President Hugo Chavez is anti-beauty pageant. Earlier, we heard about how Venezuelans like to shop, and again, it was implied that this is a slap in the face of Chavez's socialist agenda. Again, no real evidence was provided. I look forward to future dispatches discussing how, despite Chavez's agenda (recently bolstered with a 60% mandate), Venezuelans continue to enjoy going to the beach, watching movies, eating dessert and admiring cute puppies.
Dru Oja Jay
Montreal