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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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Hugo Chávez for life?
Venezuelans voted Sunday to scrap presidential term limits, opening the door for their leftist president to rule indefinitely.
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Venezuelans vote on Chávez socialist project
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Will Venezuela's poor still vote for Chávez?
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Chávez, Sí, but maybe not forever
Venezuelans are torn ahead of Sunday's vote on whether to scrap presidential term limits.
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Chávez, Sí, but maybe not forever
Venezuelans are torn ahead of Sunday's vote on whether to scrap presidential term limits.
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Student leaders 1, Chávez 0. Next: a referendum rematch
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Higher prices irk Venezuelans ahead of Chávez's referendum
Inflation of 31 percent and continuing food shortages are presenting major problems for President Hugo Chávez as he asks Venezuelans on Feb. 15 to lift term limits so he can run for reelection indefinitely.
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Colombian rebels' new strategy: release hostages
The release of four hostages Sunday marks an attempt by FARC to regain public credibility after a devastating year, say analysts.
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One Chavista explains how 'Father Chávez' brought dignity to Venezuela's poor
Community worker Nancy Monsalve has lived all her life in the tough Caracas barrio of 23 de Enero. She says life under Hugo Chávez has improved significantly.
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Where has Chávez taken Venezuela?
After 10 years as president, Hugo Chávez has polarized Venezuela, but inspired its poor.
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Bolivia sets new global high mark for indigenous rights
A new constitution approved handily Sunday also risks dividing the nation.
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Bolivians set to vote on new constitution
Bolivians head to the polls Sunday to vote on a controversial new charter that boosts rights for indigenous people and nationalizes gas reserves.
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International news roundup – Jan. 22
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Is Obama's climate czar really a socialist?
Are the Reds really taking over the country? Is it time to reassemble the Wolverines?
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Chávez restores free home heating oil program to US poor
In an abrupt turn, the Venezuelan president reinstated the program two days after its suspension.
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Lower oil prices curtail Chávez's global, domestic influence
Amid a bid for reelection, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's oil subsidy and antipoverty programs may be on the chopping block.
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Venezuela's Chávez shuts off free oil program for US poor
A sharp drop in oil prices is forcing the country to reduce government spending.
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Opinion: Don't let Nicaragua's Ortega become a Mugabe
The West must use leverage to prevent bloody confrontation.
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Raúl Castro's visit with Chávez shows Cuba's need for oil
Venezuela's Hugo Chávez and Cuba's Raúl Castro signed a series of bilateral accords in Caracas on Saturday in Mr. Castro's first foreign trip since he succeeded his ailing brother Fidel.
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Raul Castro makes historic first visit to Venezuela
Cuba's new president is not as close to Venezuela's Hugo Chávez as Fidel Castro. But Raul and Chávez need each other, now more than ever, say analysts.
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What will Ingrid Betancourt's South America tour accomplish?
The former Colombian hostage visited eight nations this past week pushing for leaders to support efforts to free hostages still held by leftist rebels.
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