Venezuela is one of the most politically polarised countries in Latin America. And with a pro-Chávez state TV monopoly, Globovisión is one of only a couple of private rolling 24-hour news channels, despite, or perhaps…
In a city blighted by power cuts, rampant inflation and violent crime, Caracas restaurant Alto’s robust and radical operating tactics are paired with a menu of global renown.
Venezuela’s president Hugo Chávez faces a new challenge – a charismatic opposition politician who believes he will soon be mayor of Caracas. But can Leopoldo López bring peace to a city where an estimated 52 people are…
The simple but effective motorcades used by Costa Rica's presidents, plus Montserrat's upcoming parliamentary elections and the rise of goats in US cities.
To seal the bond between the leaders of Iran and Venezuela, a direct IranAir flight between Tehran and Caracas has launched. But even the residents of Tehran seem to think it’s a flight of fancy. Sit back and enjoy a trip…
This month we begin a new series looking at the US presidential election through the eyes of foreign correspondents. First is Venezuelan Roselena Ramírez, who heads the Washington DC bureau of TeleSUR, a Venezuelan-contr…
The Venezuelan port town of Maracaibo has long stood out from the rest of the country. Oil wealth means it’s set to become a Latin American hub – and a major pro-commerce, anti-Chávez stronghold in forthcoming elections
At the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale, dialogue is focused on the effects of tourism, sustainability and communal living, as well as the lasting impact of contemporary architecture.
