Patricia Simoni

I began contributing to Watching America in 2009 and continue to enjoy working with its dedicated translators and editors. Latin America, where I lived and worked for over four years, is of special interest to me. Presently a retiree, I live in Morgantown, West Virginia, where I enjoy the beauty of this rural state and traditional Appalachian fiddling with friends. Working toward the mission of WA, to help those in the U.S. see ourselves as others see us, gives me a sense of purpose.

Cuba: Life in Venezuela Has Not Stopped

Patricia Simoni - November 29, 2025. Published in Juventude Rebelde

[T]hreats from Washington may have strengthened a sense of unity and sovereignty among citizens who want peace.

Venezuela: They Voted for Trump

Patricia Simoni - November 6, 2025. Published in El Universal

[A]t least 10% of Argentines — a decisive percentage — bet on the torrent of dollars that comes with U.S. support.

Colombia: The Global Game: China Advances, but the United States Still Sets the Pace

Patricia Simoni - October 29, 2025. Published in El Colombiano

The paradox is that Washington is containing China by using the same tools that China perfected: tariffs, green subsidies and export restrictions.

Mexico: Trump’s Climate Denialism vs. Reality

Patricia Simoni - October 13, 2025. Published in La Jornada

[T]he president failed to disclose that subsidies granted by his government — in connivance with the Republican Party — artificially maintain the viability of fossil fuels.

Mexico: Nostalgia for the Invasions

Patricia Simoni - September 20, 2025. Published in La Jornada

Venezuela: Charlie Kirk and the 2nd Amendment

Patricia Simoni - September 19, 2025. Published in Analítica

'I think it's worth … some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights.'