Turkish lira collapses 91% against dollar since 2017

Since 2017, the Turkish Lira has lost approximately 91% of its value against the U.S. Dollar. This dramatic depreciation is attributed to factors such as high inflation, unconventional monetary policies, and political instability in Turkey. For example, the exchange rate has risen from around 3.5 TRY/USD in 2017 to over 37 TRY/USD in 2025.

American Journalist Gonzalo Lira Dies in Ukrainian Jail for Criticizing the Zelensky Regime

by Chris Black If the Ukrainians were smart, they’d handed him over to America after his conviction, instead they decided to get a captive American citizen killed during a time where their Western support is already cratering. Bunch of total morons in this tale all around. RIP Gonzalo Lira, he was a very nice guy …

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Tucker drops new episode on Gonzalo Lira.

Ep. 47 Gonzalo Lira is an American citizen who’s been tortured in a Ukrainian prison since July, for the crime of criticizing Zelensky. Biden officials approve of this, because they’d like to apply the same standard here. The media agree. Here’s a statement from Gonzalo Lira’s… pic.twitter.com/4H2otHhYHi — Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 9, 2023

American Blogger “Coach Red Pill” Gonzalo Lira Tortured in Prison by Ukrainian Secret Police

by Chris Black The fact he got kidnapped by the SBU isn’t exactly surprising. He was living in the Ukraine going around talking about how it was a totally lawless authoritarian country where people just get kidnapped constantly. And really, there was no reason for him to be living there after a certain point – …

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Pakistani Rupee Racing Turkish Lira to the Bottom

by Chris Black Pakistan is a disaster waiting to happen, but Turkey deserves its own post for being geopolitically unique. Turkey’s central bank net reserve balance tumbled negative last week.  A black market for currency has formed, reminiscent of Venezuela. Could see a scenario à la Venezuela since 2016 in Turkey over the next several …

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