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Venezuela, Despite Troubles, Proudly Seizes on a Hat
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela seems to lurch from one crisis to another. President Hugo Chávez has virtually disappeared since going to Cuba for cancer surgery more than eight weeks ago. Last month, 58 people were killed in a prison when inmates clashed with soldiers. Inflation...
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“There is a purpose behind the city chaos”
A secret plot might bind the constituent elements of chaos in Caracas. Mushrooming squatting; lack of authority with motorbike riders and bus drivers; street vendors taking the streets one more time; homeless staying in hotels; violation of urban rules; sidewalks used like deposits of building...
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Venezuela’s ‘Hurricane Hugo’ may have slowed but still packs a punch
During his 14 years in power, Hugo Chávez has built a reputation as one of the most aggressive and effective campaigners in the hemisphere, easily winning his last three elections. “Hurricane Hugo” was known for his energetic, back-slapping style that had him plunging into throngs...
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The sons who still have not returned
For some reason that she cannot explain, she believes that 2013 will bring her news, will clarify the doubts, and will present the truth before her lifeless eyes. Good or bad news. She just wants to know the truth; she wants to overcome this entire...
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State’s meddling alters Venezuelan automotive market
In today’s Venezuela, a nation run on the premises of “Socialism of the 21st Century,” acquiring a brand-new car is an ominous task. Hundreds of keen car buyers fall short because of limited supply on hand at dealers and state-operated networks. A few years ago,...
