Tomas Sancio
@tsancio.bsky.social
CTO @ Koona LLC
Software developer, based in Venezuela, write about many topics, run regularly…
Software developer, based in Venezuela, write about many topics, run regularly…
Venezuela has:
- hydroelectric power and potential in the south and west,
- potential for wind power in the northwest
- sunny days all year long (tropics)
One of the main impediments to going 100% green is that consumers can’t pay much more than they are paying now, which is practically nothing
- hydroelectric power and potential in the south and west,
- potential for wind power in the northwest
- sunny days all year long (tropics)
One of the main impediments to going 100% green is that consumers can’t pay much more than they are paying now, which is practically nothing
January 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Venezuela has:
- hydroelectric power and potential in the south and west,
- potential for wind power in the northwest
- sunny days all year long (tropics)
One of the main impediments to going 100% green is that consumers can’t pay much more than they are paying now, which is practically nothing
- hydroelectric power and potential in the south and west,
- potential for wind power in the northwest
- sunny days all year long (tropics)
One of the main impediments to going 100% green is that consumers can’t pay much more than they are paying now, which is practically nothing
Delcy Rodriguez is willing to work with the USA. Translation available in thr image alt text www.instagram.com/p/DTHNUUpjCN...
January 5, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Delcy Rodriguez is willing to work with the USA. Translation available in thr image alt text www.instagram.com/p/DTHNUUpjCN...
Hard to find a historic picture in which the Venezuelan is taller than the people from the USA.
The ousted Venezuelan leader was captured by U.S. troops in a raid on Saturday.
Maduro Arrives In Manhattan Hours Before First U.S. Court Appearance
The ousted Venezuelan leader was captured by U.S. troops in a raid on Saturday.
www.forbes.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Hard to find a historic picture in which the Venezuelan is taller than the people from the USA.
Official US posture last week: avoid doing business in Venezuela
US posture this week: knock yourselves out
I mean, how is this not good for Venezuelans*?
* excluding the tens of guards and military that were guarding Maduro and some other casualties from Saturday
US posture this week: knock yourselves out
I mean, how is this not good for Venezuelans*?
* excluding the tens of guards and military that were guarding Maduro and some other casualties from Saturday
January 5, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Official US posture last week: avoid doing business in Venezuela
US posture this week: knock yourselves out
I mean, how is this not good for Venezuelans*?
* excluding the tens of guards and military that were guarding Maduro and some other casualties from Saturday
US posture this week: knock yourselves out
I mean, how is this not good for Venezuelans*?
* excluding the tens of guards and military that were guarding Maduro and some other casualties from Saturday
FWIW, the black market Venezuelan Bolivar fell a lot more last week than it did after the US military operation. This is good news.
January 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM
FWIW, the black market Venezuelan Bolivar fell a lot more last week than it did after the US military operation. This is good news.
In sum, nobody has drank our milkshake, and nobody ever will, without paying. Hopefully, it will bring some boys to the yard.
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
In sum, nobody has drank our milkshake, and nobody ever will, without paying. Hopefully, it will bring some boys to the yard.
There are many Venezuelans (mostly abroad) that are adamant that Delcy Rodriguez, her brother, Diosdado Cabello, Padrino Lopez, Lacava, and the rest of Maduro’s circle, should also be jailed. That’s not gonna happen. The trick is to love your country more than you hate some politicians.
January 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
There are many Venezuelans (mostly abroad) that are adamant that Delcy Rodriguez, her brother, Diosdado Cabello, Padrino Lopez, Lacava, and the rest of Maduro’s circle, should also be jailed. That’s not gonna happen. The trick is to love your country more than you hate some politicians.
A year ago, Trump was threatening Venezuela with pulling out US oil companies (i.e. Chevron). Now he’s threatening to bring US oil companies, with the same regime in place. Do people still think this is bad for Venezuela, especially long-term? Trump is old and senile. This decision will outlive him.
January 5, 2026 at 11:49 AM
A year ago, Trump was threatening Venezuela with pulling out US oil companies (i.e. Chevron). Now he’s threatening to bring US oil companies, with the same regime in place. Do people still think this is bad for Venezuela, especially long-term? Trump is old and senile. This decision will outlive him.
Another point here is that in recent years, Maduro had to implement relatively pro-market policies similar to those that would have been dictated by the IMF (remove price/import controls, austerity, etc). Unlike politics, the economy doesn't require drastic change. finance.yahoo.com/news/venezue...
Venezuela Bond Traders Bet on More Gains After Maduro Raid
Defaulted notes from the sovereign and state-run oil company PDVSA have already more than doubled to between 23 and 33 cents on the dollar in the past few months as US President Donald Trump ramped up...
finance.yahoo.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Another point here is that in recent years, Maduro had to implement relatively pro-market policies similar to those that would have been dictated by the IMF (remove price/import controls, austerity, etc). Unlike politics, the economy doesn't require drastic change. finance.yahoo.com/news/venezue...
If producing oil in Venezuela were such a bad business as some say, then stock prices of the big companies wouldn't have increased with the potential news of their increased involvement in the country. It's somewhere in between nirvana and chaos finance.yahoo.com/news/chevron...
Chevron, Oil Stocks Rally as Trump Says US to Run Venezuela
ConocoPhillips and Exxon Mobil Corp. also rose. Chevron — which remained in Venezuela after the nationalization of foreign oil assets at the turn of the century — is best positioned among global oil ...
finance.yahoo.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:03 AM
If producing oil in Venezuela were such a bad business as some say, then stock prices of the big companies wouldn't have increased with the potential news of their increased involvement in the country. It's somewhere in between nirvana and chaos finance.yahoo.com/news/chevron...
Seems like China is trying to find out how much we (Venezuela) owe them. It's definitely a big amount. finance.yahoo.com/news/china-n...
China nudges banks to disclose lending ties with Venezuela, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 5 () - China's top financial regulator asked its policy banks and other major lenders to report their lending exposure to Venezuela after the U. capture of the Venezuelan president, Bloomberg N...
finance.yahoo.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Seems like China is trying to find out how much we (Venezuela) owe them. It's definitely a big amount. finance.yahoo.com/news/china-n...
Reposted by Tomas Sancio
Tsutenkaku Tower / Osaka
(2022)
(2022)
January 5, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Tsutenkaku Tower / Osaka
(2022)
(2022)
Best Sneakers Released by Nike in 2025 www.gearpatrol.com/style/nike-b...
The Best Nike Sneaker Releases of 2025
From crowd-pleasing Vomeros to wild swings like Project Amplify and the Mind 001, Nike’s 2025 lineup balanced core hits with genuine experimentation.
www.gearpatrol.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Best Sneakers Released by Nike in 2025 www.gearpatrol.com/style/nike-b...
The Raiders finish the last minute of the season being actually good. Then again, they scored 4 field goals and a safety.
January 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
The Raiders finish the last minute of the season being actually good. Then again, they scored 4 field goals and a safety.
Fun fact: if you go to any military office in Venezuela, you will see that the chain of command starts with Chavez, who was declared dead in 2013. Then comes Maduro and then the Minister of Defense. So it's unsurprising that Delcy has not been sworn in as President. Change will take some time.
January 5, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Fun fact: if you go to any military office in Venezuela, you will see that the chain of command starts with Chavez, who was declared dead in 2013. Then comes Maduro and then the Minister of Defense. So it's unsurprising that Delcy has not been sworn in as President. Change will take some time.
So many lazy takes on Venezuela, mainly by people that have to publish anything to maintain their social media momentum. So they Google the country, cherry-pick some facts, and assemble a narrative. But being social media, it’s pushed to the top and distributed broadly if the person has a following.
January 4, 2026 at 10:16 PM
So many lazy takes on Venezuela, mainly by people that have to publish anything to maintain their social media momentum. So they Google the country, cherry-pick some facts, and assemble a narrative. But being social media, it’s pushed to the top and distributed broadly if the person has a following.
Reposted by Tomas Sancio
First time properly exploring the Lower Otter Restoration Project at Buddleigh Salterton and it was fantastic! The current ‘star’ - slavonian grebe - was distant for photos but resplendent in glorious sunshine. The spotted redshank showed well. #Birds #DevonBirds #WildlifePhotography #UKWildlife
January 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
First time properly exploring the Lower Otter Restoration Project at Buddleigh Salterton and it was fantastic! The current ‘star’ - slavonian grebe - was distant for photos but resplendent in glorious sunshine. The spotted redshank showed well. #Birds #DevonBirds #WildlifePhotography #UKWildlife
People saying "Trump will steal oil", but he will be dead or at least out of office by the time Venezuela's oil production recovers to a level in which the country can start to pay back its debts. ourworldindata.org/grapher/oil-...
Oil production
An interactive visualization from Our World in Data.
ourworldindata.org
January 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
People saying "Trump will steal oil", but he will be dead or at least out of office by the time Venezuela's oil production recovers to a level in which the country can start to pay back its debts. ourworldindata.org/grapher/oil-...
I have friends that work in the government and they post those things like "we pray for Maduro", etc. I don't have the confidence to ask them if they do that because they believe it or because that's what the job demands. Perhaps it's a mix of both. You can't work years on something that you dislike
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
I have friends that work in the government and they post those things like "we pray for Maduro", etc. I don't have the confidence to ask them if they do that because they believe it or because that's what the job demands. Perhaps it's a mix of both. You can't work years on something that you dislike
Reposted by Tomas Sancio
A day after President Trump declared that the U.S. planned to “run” Venezuela for an unspecified period, Defense Department officials said there were no U.S. military personnel in the country. But a force of 15,000 troops on land nearby and on a dozen warships remain “at a high state of readiness.”
U.S. Has No Troops in Venezuela, Defense Department Says
www.nytimes.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:39 PM
A day after President Trump declared that the U.S. planned to “run” Venezuela for an unspecified period, Defense Department officials said there were no U.S. military personnel in the country. But a force of 15,000 troops on land nearby and on a dozen warships remain “at a high state of readiness.”
Just like when Maduro stole the elections in 2024, you will see a lot of global leaders expressing concern, yet zero action. As long as they don’t return Maduro to Venezuela, we’re much better off now. The likelihood of free elections this year is high.
January 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Just like when Maduro stole the elections in 2024, you will see a lot of global leaders expressing concern, yet zero action. As long as they don’t return Maduro to Venezuela, we’re much better off now. The likelihood of free elections this year is high.
Eh, no creo que entiendas de todas maneras. Hoy es un tema para indignarse, mañana será otro.
January 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Eh, no creo que entiendas de todas maneras. Hoy es un tema para indignarse, mañana será otro.
Cat contemplating boots on the ground in Venezuela
January 4, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Cat contemplating boots on the ground in Venezuela
. @profgalloway.com often says is that SVP’s look into the mirror each morning and say “hello CEO”. Here in Venezuela, some of Maduro’s former underlings are saying to the mirror “hello President”. There will probably be the first elections in Venezuela with no incumbent on the ballot since 1998. 👍🏼
January 4, 2026 at 2:33 PM
. @profgalloway.com often says is that SVP’s look into the mirror each morning and say “hello CEO”. Here in Venezuela, some of Maduro’s former underlings are saying to the mirror “hello President”. There will probably be the first elections in Venezuela with no incumbent on the ballot since 1998. 👍🏼