Jan
22
2019
sad face
Jan
13
2019
Arcadio Esquivel's 2019 cartoon features a stout figure resembling Nicolás Maduro, dressed in a dark blue suit, white shirt, and red tie, with arms flung wide and hands trembling, set against a solid red background. The man's face shows wide white eyes and a downturned mouth under a thick black mustache, suggesting intense emotion. Tagged with Maduro, Venezuela, Socialismo, Sur América, the piece highlights themes in South American politics. The signature 'Arcadio' and date '1/1/19' appear at the bottom left. This straightforward caricature avoids complex symbolism, sticking to visible elements like the red field and the figure's pose. In the world of political cartoons, such simple setups often pack a punch without needing bells and whistles.
Jan
11
2019
Arcadio Esquivel's cartoon portrays Nicolás Maduro in a gun-rigged brick wall, critiquing Venezuela's dictadura and socialismo. The red backdrop amplifies tension, with the leader's angry face emphasizing paranoia. This visual satire highlights authoritarian defenses amid crisis.
Sep
28
2018
The cartoon shows Senator Lindsey Graham transformed into the Hulk, ripping through his suit with an angry expression. Two smaller figures stand to the right holding a paper. The scene references the 2018 Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination process. Graham, a key Republican on the Judiciary Committee, defended the nominee during contentious hearings. The visual uses the Hulk metaphor to illustrate Graham's forceful response to opposition.
Aug
29
2018
Gary McCoy's 2018 cartoon shows Pope Francis in bed, labeled 'Francis,' smirking as he pulls a green blanket over a figure hidden under covers marked 'Church Sex Scandal.' A speech bubble reads 'WHAT UP?! COVER UP!' with a clerical collar on the nightstand. This satire targets the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano's accusations, predator priests, pedophiles, and Vatican City coverups. The pontiff's grin highlights perceived zero tolerance failures and progressive stances amid clergy molestation claims involving Theodore McCarrick. The hairy arm and mustache on the hidden figure add a layer of absurdity to the coverup pun.
Aug
5
2018
The cartoon depicts a large figure resembling Nicolas Maduro, with a mustache and gold chain, emerging from dark folds with explosions overhead. Two stern men in suits peer out, one with glasses, as a woman below in Venezuela flag colors reaches up desperately. Tags like maduro, nicolas, venezuela, chavez, gobierno, atentados, drones, and terror frame the scene of political unrest. The artwork by Dario Castillejos from 2018 illustrates the chaos of attempted attacks, with flames trailing from falling objects. The composition uses dramatic scale to show the leader's dominance amid crisis, while smaller figures convey public struggle. This piece satirizes the regime's handling of threats and internal dissent.
Jul
21
2018
