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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?

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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…

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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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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 20 February

20 February 2015

We are in Venezuela where the mayor of Caracas has been accused of an attempted coup. We also get tips for a great Friday night in Portland, Oregon, and leaf through Saturday’s Asian papers.

Radio

The Late Edition, episode 606

12 March 2014

Gavin MacFadyen and Xenia Dormandy dissect the biggest stories of the day, photojournalist Jo Farrell discusses her project on the last Chinese women to have their feet bound and Caracas correspondent Irene Caselli reviews…

Radio

The Globalist, episode 385

19 April 2013

We ask if Venezuela’s inauguration of a new president will calm the protests in Caracas, examine whether this weekend’s Bahrain grand prix will go smoothly, and continue our week-long series on the publishing world.

Radio

The Late Edition, episode 312

10 January 2013

We hear the latest on the health of Hugo Chávez with Reuters’ Caracas bureau chief Andrew Cawthorne, discuss the pros and cons of getting tattooed, and ask if the Oscars still matter.