Defending country’s socialist model, President Nicolas Maduro battles Harvard International Development Professor
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Colombian FARC Talks Face Vote in Presidential Contest
Colombian President Santos controversial FARC talks face vote that could change terms of peace
How Twitter Feed of Venezuela’s Maduro Went Viral
As soon as he took over reigns from Venezuela’s iconic Hugo Chavez, the Twitter feed of highly controversial President Maduro went viral and has reached almost two million followers across the world
Tens of Thousands Protest During Venezuela Carnival Holiday
Continued opposition protest during Venezuela Carnival celebrations shows political crisis depth
Major Venezuela Opposition Protests Show End is Far
Political turmoil without end as major Venezuela opposition protest presses on government again
More Venezuela Protest Planned in Crisis Unrest
Additional Venezuela protest planned risk of inflaming tensions in building social crisis
Journalists Call for Cuban and Venezuelan Press Freedom
Both Cuban and Venezuelan press freedom most repressed in Americas with situation worsening
Recount Call Delays Venezuela Election Results
Political crisis follows election as opposition recount call delays Venezuela results release
How Venezuelan-Americans Vote in Post-Hugo Venezuela
Election draws large amount of Venezuelan-American votes from diverse community who are forced to fly to New Orleans embassy to cast their latest ballots
Crucially Important Venezuela Election on Sunday
Voters prepare for crucially important Venezuela election set to begin new post-Hugo Chavez era