The exit of United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley was a bummer for everyone, because Haley was brilliant in her position – a fighter, a diplomat, a foreign policy ace, and easily the best U.N. envoy the U.S. has had since the late, great Jeanne Kirkpatrick. One can only wait and hope for whatever she might have in mind for Act II. But here's something that is going to make everyone feel good.  Take a look at this stunning Twitter tribute: No USA representative at the UN before her did more to defend  the cause of my country, Venezuela . Extremely greatful to Amb @NikkiHaley https://t.co/FF6hSMdMHE — Diego E. Arria (@Diego_Arria) January 1, 2019     Do Americans know who Arria is?  Most don't.  But in Venezuela, he's the most respected elder statesman in the country.  I want to add "dating from the pre-Chávez" era, but that would imply...(Read Full Post)