Latest posts by Laura Vidal from March, 2008
Venezuela: Bombs in Caracas and Memories of “El Caracazo”
On February 27, 1989, riots broke out in Caracas, Venezuela in an event known as "El Caracazo," which is now commemorated with marches, rallies and protests. This year, a series of bombings also took place around various sites around the city. Bloggers chime in on the events, bombings, and recall memories of the historic date.