Cuarto Poder

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One of the biggest rap groups in Venezuela have released their first album in the US. The group, Cuarto Poder, got their start over ten years ago playing in a historic square in Caracas. Reporter Will Grant met some band members there. Download MP3

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Venezuela’s energy crisis

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Oil-rich Venezuela is in the midst of a severe energy crisis. The President is giving workers three extra days off after Easter in an effort to save electricity. The BBC’s Will Grant has the story.

Concerns about Venezuela

A group of Venezuelan opposition leaders are in Washington for talks with the head of the Organisation of American States, about their concerns over the state of democracy in Venezuela. Correspondent Will Grant reports.
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