The Ramos Kidnapping and Violence in Latin America
The surge of crime throughout Latin America has crashed into the United States’ consciousness with the recently thwarted abduction of
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Venezuela
China in Search of Energy Security – Chávez Lays Out the Welcome Mat
In an effort to increase energy security, China has invested billions of dollars in Venezuelan oil. Caracas and Beijing have
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The Mottled Relationship: Iran and Latin America – A Brief Overview
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was invited to visit President Hugo Chávez on September 24, but the trip was postponed as
Read MoreCrowded and Grim: Inside Venezuela’s Prisons
On July 14th, a stand-off in the Venezuelan prison El Rodeo II reached a peaceful conclusion after 27 days of
Read MoreBolívar and Chávez: A Worthy Comparison?
Source: Britannica In South America, Simón Bolívar is the equivalent of George Washington on steroids; every single Founding Father conglomerated
Read MoreHome, Sweet Home: Migration between Latin American Countries
Source: http://lokheilorrainecheung.wordpress.com/ In the final decades of the twentieth century, Latin America – once a prominent destination for migrants – slowly
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