Nepal, Feb. 17 -- Dahal's bid to support another parasitic and decaying communist regime is not based on heartfelt belief of global communist solidarity. It is rather a matter of political expediency

Few months back my knowledge about Venezuela was limited to the fact that it is one of the many failed South American countries ruled by tin-pot dictators. Like most Nepali folks my curiosity peaked after the emergence of the current raging controversy. Out of sheer inquisitiveness, I delved into its history.

Founded by Simon Bolivar (thus the name Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) who dreamt of establishing the United States of South America but failed miserably, it is an enduring legacy of conflict, poverty and inequality. Never willing t...