Luis Dufaur

Putin Praises Alliance Between Hitler and Stalin

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Though long concealed from Western history books, it was never a secret that Hitler and Stalin were great allies and jointly triggered World War II. In a sense, this alliance, seemingly broken as the war unfolded, never really stopped working and endures as if it had never been broken. However, many in … Read more

“Communism Is Creeping Back under Different Flags and Slogans”

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“Celebrating the end of Communism is inappropriate. It is creeping back in different forms under different flags and slogans, without sufficient resistance from us,” warned Václav Klaus, the first head of government of the Czech Republic after the end of the Soviet dictatorship, as reported by O Estado de Sao Paulo, Brazil. … Read more

Hit by the “Culture of Death,” Portugal Loses Population

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Hit by the “Culture of Death,” Portugal Loses Population

Live births in Portugal in 2013 fell by half compared to records 40 years ago. In the same year, 128,000 Portuguese emigrated, the equivalent of the population of a city like Braga, the country’s fifth largest, the newspaper Correio da Manhã reported. The exact number of births in 2013 was 82,787, which … Read more

The Middle Ages: An Explosion of Freedom, Creativity and Progress

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The Middle Ages: An Explosion of Freedom, Creativity and Progress

The Middle Ages, inappropriately called “Dark Ages,” was one of the times of greatest technological development, artistic and institutional creativity in history. This is the opinion of Prof. João Luís César das Neves, President of the Scientific Council and Professor of Economy and Business at the Faculty of Business and Economics of … Read more

Half of All Japanese Cities May Become Extinct

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The “culture of death” is attaining that which not even the atomic bomb was able to: extinguish Japan’s population. A survey by an ad hoc subcommittee of Japan’s Policy Board concluded that by 2040, almost half of the country’s municipalities will face difficulties to continue existing normally, BBC Brazil reported. The study … Read more

The Tree of Christ

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After the Nativity scene, the Christmas tree is the most significant symbol of the Christmas season – especially in times past, when the commercial aspect of Christmas was not as aggressive. The inventor of the Christmas tree was Saint Boniface, the apostle and evangelist of Germany. In 723 Saint Boniface felled an … Read more

Youths for Life Frustrate “Culture of Death” Event in Argentina

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Youths for Life Frustrate “Culture of Death” Event in Argentina

On October 11-13, the Argentine government promoted the “29th National Encounter of Women,” which annually brings together hundreds of feminist activists in favor of abortion, LGBT issues, and even prostitution. These meetings usually conclude with a parade to the local cathedral to deface, profane, and even invade it if possible. This time, … Read more

Socialism Fulfills Its Old Proverb: “Bad Company Is Like a Fish Market: We End Up Getting Used to the Stench”

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Socialism Fulfills Its Old Proverb: “Bad Company Is Like a Fish Market: We End Up Getting Used to the Stench”

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit held in China in early November had an unexpected side effect, at least for those who do not usually follow Chinese developments. Though having just bombastically signed with the United States a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, China made clear it will only abide by … Read more