![]() ![]() However, Venezuelan government documents obtained by and analysed for the series Venezuela’s dance with China in alliance with the Latin American Centre for Investigative Journalism (CLIP), and with support from Diálogo Chino, expose the deal to the public for the first time. The purchase of the Y8s, tactical transport aircraft intended to reinforce or replace the ageing fleet of C130 Hercules in service since 1971, was the result of negotiations entangled by ultimately capricious costs for the aircraft, technical support and systems.ĭisagreements over the exchange rate of the purchases, letters of complaint between Venezuelan officials and Chinese authorities and the role of Major General Giuseppe Angelo Yoffreda Yorio - a military aviation officer who centralised purchases of arms and equipment, even before he went on to manage all Venezuela’s international purchases - were some of the subplots. He proclaimed a new victory for the revolution and internationalism in the face of another devious manoeuvre by the imperialist enemy, in its attempt to stifle sovereign Venezuela.īut behind the president's epic lay the harsh reality. Nonetheless, that was not going to deprive Chávez of the opportunity to build a story. The recording, of domestic quality, could do little in the darkness of the Aragua night. Images of the aircrafts’ arrival were running on the screens but they weren’t clear. "The gringos didn't want to sell us the spare parts for the Hercules, we almost didn't have any planes," the commander's voice was heard on the radio and television network, referring to US-made planes. Barely a month later he was to give his last public speech, designating Nicolás Maduro as his successor as he left for Havana to fight, unsuccessfully, for his life.īut on this occasion he had something to celebrate and share with his people. He had a short future and perhaps he knew it. ![]() A month earlier, Chávez had just won what would be his last electoral contest. Some stuff explodesThere's different explosives that vary in destructive power as well as the manner in which they release their energy.īuild stuffYou can build contraptions, usually death machines, to play around with."These planes left China, crossed Africa, passed through Brazil and landed in Maracay," said the late Hugo Chávez, describing the route of two Y8 four-engine planes that had landed the night before at the Libertador Air Base, some 100 kilometres west of Caracas. Some stuff shootsThe game contains a varied collection of projectile based weapons for you to play with. Set them on fire and stare while it slowly turns black. Some stuff burnsWood, rubber, plastic, and humans burn very well. ![]() When certain items are charged, they become a lot more powerful. Some stuff conductsMany things conduct electricty, some do it better than others. There's more than enough space to play around in.Īnd there's more than enough to play with.Įvery object has a set of properties that describe how it interacts with anything in the world Some stuff is sharpYou can stab people (and other soft objects) with sharp objects such as swords or spears. ![]() This game is for people who enjoy throwing around ragdolls but want it to be more detailed, satisfying, and feel more free while doing so. Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls. ![]()
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