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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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From a U.S. hostage in the Colombian jungle, a marriage proposal
While his Colombian girlfriend and twin sons waited, American captive Keith Stansell reached out. He was freed Wednesday.
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Colombia frees Betancourt and U.S. hostages in commando raid
Ingrid Betancourt and three Americans were rescued Wednesday in a risky operation that shows the FARC rebel group in disarray.
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FARC extortion rackets in Venezuela, say locals
In border states, Venezuelans say Colombian rebel groups extort monthly 'protection' money from businesses and ranchers.
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The Monitor's View: Terror in retreat
The US and Colombia are winning a campaign against rebels and Chávez.
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Chávez oil fails to stem Nicaragua crisis
Pump prices have soared to more than $5.20 a gallon – the highest in Central America – despite the Venezuelan leader's promise to solve the country's 'oil problem.'
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Opinion: Victory soon in Colombia?
The rebel group FARC has suffered major setbacks.
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Bolivia's autonomy referendums signal rightist backlash
On Sunday, the Amazonian states of Beni and Pando voted overwhelmingly in favor of more autonomy from the socialist government of Evo Morales.
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Support wanes for Argentina's 'Hillary'
President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's approval has dropped hard in her first six months.
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Across much of Latin America, inflation is the top issue
In 2008, Venezuela's inflation rate is projected to be 25 percent – second only to Zimbabwe's.
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Colombian rebel's surrender weakens FARC amid standoff with Venezuela
Nelly Avila Moreno's call for dialogue comes as the Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez accuses the US of stirring tension.
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Interpol: Colombia did not doctor FARC files
Colombia says the files show Venezuela supports the leftist rebels, a claim Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez calls 'ridiculous.'
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Ortega leads anti-U.S. critique at Latin American food summit
Leaders at Wednesday's summit in Nicaragua blamed US trade policies for the region's food crisis.
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Venezuela may negotiate for U.S. hostages
President Hugo Chavez says he is willing to talk with Colombia's rebel FARC for the release of three US defense contractors.
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Iran takes goodwill tour to India
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stops in India Tuesday after visiting Pakistan and Sri Lanka on a trip aimed at inking energy deals and curbing the West's influence.
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Latin American leftist leaders vow to fight food price hikes
The four countries, joined in a trading bloc called ALBA, said they would step up agricultural production efforts.
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Paraguay could shift left in Sunday's presidential polls
A win by Fernando Lugo, a former liberal priest, would follow a leftist trend in South America.
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Opinion: Why Colombia deserves U.S. help
A trade pact is the best way to lower human rights abuses.
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