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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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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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Nicaragua's Ortega defiant after US, Europe yank aid
President Daniel Ortega is turning to Russia and Venezuela for replacement cash – with fewer strings attached.
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Florida Congresswoman hangs up on Obama - twice
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Will Venezuela's murder rate hurt Chávez?
Since Hugo Chávez was elected president in 1998, the homicide rate has gone from 63 to 130 murders per every 100,000 inhabitants. It's one of the world's worst rates.
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Venezuela vote emboldens Chávez
Allies of President Hugo Chávez won 17 of 22 races for governor in Sunday's local elections, but the opposition won the two most populous states.
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Russia's new presence in Latin America
President Medvedev visits Venezuela this week as a Russian nuclear warship leads joint maneuvers.
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Curaçao buffeted as it plays host to US military site, Venezuelan business interests
US vessels have been making frequent calls. The island also hosts US surveillance planes.
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Curaçao buffeted as it plays host to US naval site, Venezuelan business interests
US vessels have been making frequent calls. The island also hosts US surveillance planes.
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Opinion: Venezuela's fork in the road: socialism or capitalism?
This election acts as a referendum on Chávez.
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Quiet rise of Latin America's center
Pragmatism gains over ideology, but some freedoms wane, new reports indicate.
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Brazil as a new kind of oil giant
As its peers in the region see their oil production slipping Brazil's state-controlled oil company Petrobras is entering a new era as the region's silent giant.
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Joe Biden, time for you to choose a pet
Forget Obama’s dog. The vice president should establish his independence with a ferret or bee hive.
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Among Latin leftists, Brazil's moderate Lula leads the way
While President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva – a former union firebrand – effortlessly bands together with Latin America's left, he just as easily peels away.
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The Monitor's View: The Obama of Brazil
He came from the left and poverty, but da Silva rules from the center, as Obama must.
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What Obama’s election means abroad
Barack Obama’s victory was met with euphoria in many nations by those who see him as restoring their faith in American ideals.
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Latin America better girded for financial crisis
The region is affected by global downturn, but more prepared this time thanks to greater foreign reserves and less external debt.
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Falling oil prices dent Hugo Chávez's clout
With oil prices down by half since July, the Venezuelan leader's largess may dry up.
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Obama's tax plan and the redistribution of wealth
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Opinion: Boiling point in Bolivia
Internal conflict could destabilize the region. Here's what Washington can do.
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