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Stomach for the fight

15 November 2018

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.

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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…

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All for one

17 August 2017

In one of the world’s most violent cities, the opposition is united. Can they take power?

Radio

Monocle on Design - Atelier Caracas

13 July 2023

We meet Julio Kowalenko and Rodrigo Armas, the team behind cross-disciplinary architectural and design practice Atelier Caracas. They discuss their multifaceted approach and the importance of producing design through a…

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Born to run

17 June 2008

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…

Radio

Monocle on Design - On Design 71: Caracas’s vertical slum

14 December 2017

The Centro Financiero Confinanzas high rise in Caracas – popularly known as the Tower of David – has become a monument to Venezuela’s political and economic crisis.

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Americas

20 August 2014

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.

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Turbulent times

17 March 2007

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…

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Seeing in colour

22 August 2024

Caracas-born artist Sol Calero’s vibrant, immersive works explore representation and identity.

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Americas

17 June 2011

Dallas revamps its image, Caracas clears the way for pedestrians and Buenos Aires puts books on buses.

Radio

The Globalist, episode 220

31 August 2012

We look at the territorial island dispute between Seoul and Tokyo, ask how to enhance Caracas’s image, and look at the Yiddish language.

Radio

The Late Edition, episode 633

18 April 2014

We discuss today’s top news with Samira Shackle and Darren McCaffrey, speak to our Caracas correspondent Irene Caselli, and also review this week’s film releases..

Radio

The Monocle Daily, episode 37

6 December 2011

We discuss Chinese tourists abroad, learn lessons from the 1948 Olympics, visit suburbs worldwide, and check in with Hong Kong and Caracas.

Radio

The Monocle Daily, episode 18

9 November 2011

We survey Libyan state-makers, check in with Caracas, uncover unique fashion collaborations, and discuss old-school ad men and progressive Polish politics.

Radio

The Monocle Daily - Friday 2 September

2 September 2016

We get the latest from our Istanbul bureau chief on today’s trial of five journalists and hear why protesters in Caracas are demanding the president’s ouster. Plus: how to spend the weekend in Beirut.

Radio

The Late Edition, episode 579

3 February 2014

John Owen and Gavin MacFadyen discuss the day’s top news stories, we survey the changing face of Brazil’s luxury market, check in with our correspondent in Caracas, and review the latest art openings in Berlin.