Rodrigo Acuña
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Rodrigo Acuña
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Teacher, writer on Latin American politics & film maker. PhD. on Venezuelan foreign policy. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rodrigoacuna
2/2 Kickstarter that raised $AU7000+, has (with one exception) sold out in every theatre it’s played at, and been given 4/5 or 5/5 stars by reviewers. ¡Jódete #Trump! #justsaying 😂✊🏽
February 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
1/2 The documentary ‘#Melania’ cost $US70+ million to make, has played to empty theatres and been given 1 star out of 5 by the critics. ‘#Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’, the 1st independent documentary film I made with journalist Nicholas Ford, was made through a…
February 6, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Thank you to whoever gave my contact details to Current Affairs program at Radio 786 (South Africa). I did a 1 hour interview with them recently on western imperialism and Venezuela. Great questions and a very professional presenter. #SouthAfrica🇿🇦 #Venezuela🇻🇪 #radio786
January 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Pleased to announce the Melbourne screening of the film journalist Nicholas Ford and I made title ‘Venezuela: The Cost of Challenging an Empire’ at the Wildflower Picture House & Bar at 6pm Saturday December 6. Scan QR code for tickets.
November 18, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I viewed an earlier version of this documentary by Milena Ben-Davis in 2023. I’m looking forward to seeing a new version of her film. #australia #chile #latinamerica #auspol
August 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Congrats Natalia Figueroa Barrosa on publishing your 1st novel @UQPbooks. I couldn’t agree more with you that Latin American-Aust voices, in your case, a Uruguayan-Australian female voice from western Sydney, should be heard. Also, your activism is inspiring. #FreePalestine🇵🇸
July 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
2/2 in Australia & around the world. Check out their radio program ‘Rights, Rots & Rants’ on 89.1FM. PS. And thanks Bruce for the book!
July 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
1/2 Speaking on Latin American politics & the Trump admin. at Politics in the Pub org. by the Blue Mountains Union Council. This wonderful group of retired trade unionists support a variety progressive causes… #latinamerica #politics #usforeignpolicy #trump
July 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I’ve been looking forward to reading professor Grandin’s new book all year. I now have my copy.

#latinamerica #history
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June 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
1/2 El fallecimiento la semana pasada del profesor humanista chileno Gastón Soublette (1927-2025) es una pérdida. Una figura enormemente interesante, en el 2023 obtuvo el Premio Nacional de Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales. Siempre encontré interesante sus reflexiones sobre…
June 1, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Tomorrow! Screening of the film journalist Nicholas Ford & I made titled VENEZUELA: THE COST OF CHALLENGING AN EMPIRE. Date/location: 2pm, 2 March 2025 at the Granville Centre. See QR code for tickets. Follow on Instagram @venezuelathecost_indiefilm

#venezuelathecost_indiefilm
March 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Neoliberal fruitcake president of Argentina Javier Milei’s cryptocurrency scam blows up in his face. Elon Musk and Donald Trump might just lose a key ally in South America. 😂👋🏼
February 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM