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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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Hugo Chavez: 10 outrageous things he said about the US
Hugo Chavez, whose death was announced Tuesday, will be remembered worldwide as much for what he said as for what he did during his 14-year rule of Venezuela. From the vitriolic to bizarre, here is a list of 10 outrageous comments he made about the “Yankee empire” and its leaders.
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Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death
While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
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Cuban Missile Crisis: 5 ways leftist ideology lives on in Latin America
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the US and the Soviet Union were on the brink of nuclear war over the installation of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
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Columbus Day: Your guide to the top 5 political events today
Election season doesn’t stop for Columbus Day, and the action isn’t limited to the presidential contest. Here are your top five political events to watch this Columbus Day.
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Obama as bookseller in chief
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Conservative supermarket tycoon wins Panama vote
Ricardo Martinelli's message of change prevails despite years of strong economic growth.
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Chávez shows restraint in latest spat with Peru
Venezuela withdrew its ambassador this week after Peru offered asylum to Chávez's political rival who faces corruption charges.
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Ecuador's Correa wins second term, vows 'socialist revolution'
Exit polls show that President Rafael Correa won by a wide margin over his nearest competitor in an eight-candidate field.
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Ecuador's populist leader still strong
President Rafael Correa is expected to win big in today's vote. He talks like a leftist, but many say he doesn't act like one.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about needle and syringe exchange programs, Obama's handshake in Latin America, reverse-discrimation, and what US students learn about Islam.
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Venezuelan court orders arrest for exiled Chávez foe
Manuel Rosales, who ran against Chávez in 2006, is seeking asylum in Peru.
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Obama wins high marks for foreign policy
The president's high approval ratings in a new poll suggest that Americans appreciate his cooperative approach to world affairs.
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Hillary Clinton digs Ron Paul
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The Monitor's View: Get a grip on Obama's handshake
Greeting Chávez with a smile does not mean the US is weak.
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Will the Obama-Chávez thaw last?
Watch for new US and Venezuelan ambassadors and cooperation on the drug war.
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Chávez gift to Obama shoots book to No. 2 on Amazon.com
Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent was ranked 54,295 on Friday.
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Humble Obama unites Latin leaders
His cooperative tone helped some leaders begin to move beyond historical grudges against the US.
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Chummy Obama, Chávez mark 'spirit of cooperation' at summit
Despite worries that the agenda would be hijacked by a debate about America's Cuba policy, the Summit of the Americas finished with a feeling of goodwill.
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US no longer towers over Latin America
As America became distracted by the war on terror after 9/11, the region sought other partners.
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Obama heads to summit touting 'broader partnership'
Summit of the Americas gathers the 34 democratically governed countries of the Western Hemisphere. But communist Cuba threatens to steal some of the spotlight.
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Opinion: Summit needs a strong Obama, not an apologetic one
Economic blame, Cuba, and Chávez, challenge new US-Latin American relations.
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As Catholic bishop, Paraguay's president fathered a child
On Monday, President Fernando Lugo admitted he had a son while still an ordained bishop
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The Monitor's View: On Cuba, Obama must first think of Latin America – and democracy
The region's democracies need to be defended, as does US nurturing of liberty
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Opponents of Venezuela's Chávez fight moves to sideline them
A former close collaborator of President Hugo Chávez turned ardent foe was arrested at gunpoint Thursday on corruption charges.
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World
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El Salvador joins Latin America's leftward tilt
A talk show host wins the presidential election. Will he be more like Venezuela's Chávez or Brazil's Lula?
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Azerbaijan seeks to abolish term limits for president
If voters approve, 'petro-president' Ilham Aliyev could serve for life.
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Salvador’s sleazy campaign ads
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El Salvador election: Is this a referendum on Chávez?
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