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Mary's avatar

Who has the energy to change their outfits that many times in one day LOL

Lily's avatar

Thank you for the article Emi, this is very insightful and, in glad that you’re managing to get it out there because a lot of people outside of Latin America don’t know what’s really happening with the leaders and how the chess pieces move. Not sure if the Harkles did research or, they’re there for other business purposes, maybe to do with coffee trade for her ARO brand?

Émi's avatar

I do love a great Colombian Coffee 🥹

Jo's avatar

Love the article. One has to wonder whether they put great thought to this and assessed all possible outcomes. Perhaps they just don’t care and want the short-term ‘wins’.

Francien's avatar

Great article! What a shame for this VP to invite this couple over Netflix. It is not possible to take a politician seriously after this.

What a complete farce the number of clothing changes, clearly a fashion show for M.

What touched me is the link you made with Maduro…. This whole trip is already a too expensive & senseless endeavor, but this makes this trip an even bigger shame. One thing is clear to me, they are digging their own grave and making complete fools of themselves. Day 3 is underway, it can't get much worse, although you never know with this two.

Thanks Émilie for all the efforts and expertise you put into this!

LCB's avatar

Will the relevant US tax authorities been looking at the funding and costs of this so money laundering as a reason for a visit can be discounted?

Émi's avatar

Just to be clear, I have no evidence of money laundering —I was simply speculating. If I had to guess, maybe this is why the Colombian government is acting so irrationally. & not sure how the US tax authorities can have any say within Columbia.

Rachel Winn's avatar

Incredible piece Emi. Thank you for making it a public post. 🤍

Courtney Hopkins's avatar

I’m so glad i go your substack this is my first article.

Luu297's avatar

Meghan's ego getting in their way to success part 100. Horrible timing, specially with everything going on Venezuela. And this is a very controlled visit in terms of press and information, imagine if it wasn't....

Gayle Gerke's avatar

Good Article. I can’t help but wonder if they are getting paid somehow

Émi's avatar

Maybe, like influencers, she’s receiving payment for wearing certain designers, but we don’t have any evidence of that.

Em's avatar

We know Victoria Beckham isn’t paying her!