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Venezuela Opposition Parties Holding Primary in Challenge to Hugo Chavez
Venezuela’s opposition parties are trying a new strategy: a primary to select a challenger to Hugo Chavez.
The Back Story to the Kidnapping of Wilson Ramos
Melissa Segura co-authored a story in this month’s Sports Illustrated about the circumstances of the kidnapping and release in Venezuela, of Nationals’ Catcher Wilson Ramos. His life has changed forever, and so has that of his family.
Iranian President Ahmadinejad Visits Latin America Seeking to Reinforce Alliances
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad embarks on a four-nation tour with visits to Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba and Ecuador, seeking to reinforce ties with the few allies Iran has left.
Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos Kidnapped in Venezuela
Police in Venezuela have a high profile kidnapping case on their hands. The victim is Wilson Ramos. He’s a promising 24-year-old catcher for Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals. Ramos is from Venezuela, and had returned home to play winter ball with a Venezuelan pro-team. But last night he was abducted. Juan Paullier is the correspondent for BBC Mundo in Caracas, and he’s been following the case.
Grupo Cimarron’s Traditional Music From the Plains of Colombia
Country music has never sounded so good as when it is played by Grupo Cimarron says Marco Werman.
Chavez’s Housing Crunch
Venezuela is struggling with a housing crisis and like before, President Hugo Chavez is promising lots of new construction.
Caracas Band La Vida Boheme Pays Tribute to Radio Capital
The station once ruled the rock airwaves, but now airs state-approved programming.
The Persistent Mayor of Caracas
The Chavez government has taken away nearly all power from Antonio Ledezma’s office.
Chavez Celebrates Venezuela’s Independence Day
The president returned from Cuba after receiving medical treatment.
Has Hugo Chavez Really Helped the Poor in Venezuela
Critics say he is not using his petro-dollars in a way that sustains his achievements over time.
What is Ailing Hugo Chavez?
The opposition candidates are positioning themselves for a possible power vacuum.
Hugo Chavez Receives Medical Treatment in Cuba
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been in Cuba since June 10th after receiving treatment for a known illness.
Hugo Chavez and the Arab Spring
Venezuela’s leader sees himself as a champion of the people but in the Mideast, he is siding with dictators
Why Venezuela’s Wealth of Energy Resources Can’t Stop Blackouts
Despite its huge energy resources, Venezuela can’t produce enough electricity to meet demand.
South American fun race
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Today’s Geo Quiz takes us to Latin America. The Fun Race Four is all about mud and gasoline. 500 teams compete in one of South America’s most popular off-road motor races. The rough-and-tumble off-road race has taken place for the past ten years in the country we’d like you to name… Download MP3
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