Stories about Venezuela from July, 2006
Martinique: Plane Crash Aftermath
Bien Vu writes (Fr):”It's been more than 8 months since 152 Martiniquans died in a crash in Maracaibo [,Venezuela]. Since then, talks at cross-purposes between the Association aux Victimes du...
A Big Laugh in Venezuela
Venezuelans will be holding the funniest elections in the country history. Entertainer Benjamin Rausseo, better known as Er’ Conde del Guacharo (Count of Guacharo), announced this week that he will...
Venezuela: El Conde del Guacharo
Both Miguel Octavio and Francisco Toro try to help their readers understand the candidacy of Benjamín Rausseo, better known as “El Conde del Guacharo.”
Ecuador, Venezuela: Chavez Visits Quito
Journalist C.J. Schexnayder gives some context to his recently published article on Hugo Chavez's visit to Ecuador.
Venezuela: Hitch-biking
David, who is riding his bike through Central and South America is now in Caracas, describes his ride through Venezuela: “Hitching with a bike turned out to be very easy...
Venezuela, Belarus: Chavez Meets Lukashenko
Daniel Duquenal tries to make sense of Chavez's visit to Belarus where he met with Lukashenko. Duquenal also translates an excerpt about Western Hemispheric leaders from a recent interview with...
Venezuela: Skypecast on Economic Collapse
Francisco sits down with political economist Jonathan DiJohn for a skypecast on Venezuela's economic collapse.
Venezuela: Metro Line Number Four
Caracas’ number four metro line is now in service. Oil Wars is a fan of the paint job. Huguito, who posted a couple dozen photos of the new line to...
Venezuela: The Future of the Opposition
Guillermo Parra has translated an Op-Ed titled“The Future of the Opposition by Tal Cual columnist Oswaldo Barreto.
Venezuela: Looking Towards the Elections
Oil Wars applauds the CNE for announcing that “both the European Union and the Organization of American States will be sending observation teams to oversee the Venezuelan presidential elections this...
Venezuela: Exercising Consumer Power
Alfredo Octavio, flexing some consumer muscle, explains why he recommends to readers to not buy a Seat brand car in Venezuela.
Barbados: PM backs Venezuela's UN bid
Linda Thompkins quotes a RadioJamaica.com report stating that Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur has decided to support Venezuela's campaign for the vacant UN Security Council Seat over Guatemala's. Among the...
Global Food Blog Report #24
#1: From Thailand, B'Tonian in Siam : Thai Food & the Market I’ve heard so many people say they love Thai food, but few can name more than a handful...
Venezuela: Caracas Among World's Cheapest Cities?
Neither Afrael nor his readers can understand how El Universal listed Caracas as one of the world's most affordable cities (ES).
Venezuela: 6th Annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade
Michael Fox has an informative summary of the 6th Annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade in Venezuela.
Venezuela: On Again Off Again Primary Elections
Oil Wars pleads to Venezuela's opposition candidates that they soon make up their mind over whether to hold primary elections or not.
Global Food Blog Report #23
#1: From Berlin, Delicious Days cooks up a storm and celebrates for the winning of her team Germany last Friday night: Berlin, Berlin, wir fahren nach Berlin! OR Finger Food...
