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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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3 views on what the US should do about Iran's nuclear program
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addressed the United Nations General Assembly Wednesday, saying Iran is under a "continued threat by the uncivilized Zionists." As the fourth installment of our One Minute Debate series for election 2012, three writers give their brief take on what the United States should do about Iran's nuclear program.
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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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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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International news roundup – Jan. 22
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Opinion: Latin America's democracy crossroad
Democracy looks strong, but it will be put to the test.
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A green tint to Obama's inaugural address
In his call to "begin again the remaking of America" in his inaugural address Tuesday, President Barack Obama placed a high priority on energy, climate, and the stark inequalities in consumption between rich and poor nations.
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Too much Obama coverage? Some TV viewers have had enough!
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How Latin America copes with global economic slowdown
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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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Opinion: Why doesn't Bush get more credit?
His bold efforts for freedom were met with scorn.
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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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Cuba celebrates 50 years of revolution
This weekend, Cubans reflect on Fidel Castro's legacy: universal healthcare and a strong education system, but limits on freedom of expression and the struggle under a US embargo.
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Ukraine will pay its $2 billion Russian gas bill
Ukraine said Tuesday that will avoid a Kremlin cutoff in gas supplies. European gas customers breathed sighs of relief.
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Economic bright spot: energy prices
Gasoline and some heating costs are expected to be relatively low in 2009.
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OPEC announces historic cuts to buoy oil prices
The petroleum cartel said it will slash production by 2.2 million barrels per day in hopes prices will climb back toward $75 per barrel.
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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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President Bush and online media’s growing impact
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Opinion: The petroleum and poverty paradox
We must work smarter to reverse the resource curse.



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