Read how the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall played out in some parts of the blogosphere today. Worldfocus producer Ivette Feliciano translates Cuban and Venezuelan bloggers, and Worldfocus contributing blogger Vadim Nikitn writes about why the Global South feels nostalgic for the former Soviet Union.
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Blogwatch
November 9, 2009
The view from abroad on the end of the Berlin Wall
Signature Video
October 13, 2009
Chile squirrels away copper fortunes and spends prudently
Correspondent Edie Magnus reports on how the Chilean government has prudently managed its windfall copper profits. Chile is now financing public works projects, creating jobs and doling out cash stipends to the poor.
In the Newsroom
October 13, 2009
No New York visit for critical Cuban blogger
Worldfocus producer Ivette Feliciano highlights the story of a Cuban blogger denied access to the U.S. Yoani Sanchez was supposed to travel to New York yesterday to receive Columbia University's Maria Moors Cabot Prize, the oldest international award in journalism.
Video
October 9, 2009
The bowler hat: Born in Britain, perfected by Bolivia
Worldfocus producer and correspondent Ivette Feliciano explores a fascinating fashion trend in Bolivia -- the bowler hat -- which has roots in Europe.
Video Blog
September 21, 2009
Hoping for interviews with South American leaders
Worldfocus producer Ivette Feliciano shares a video and blog of her efforts to get two South American presidents as guests on the show.
Q&A
July 10, 2009
Political cartoonist detained by armed forces in Honduras
Honduran political cartoonist Allan McDonald, who had published several cartoons in support of ousted leader Manuel Zelaya, was arrested and detained by the Honduran armed forces, who destroyed his materials and cartoons. He joined Worldfocus to describe his experience.
In the Newsroom (video)
June 26, 2009
“Moonwalking” like Michael Jackson in Jerusalem
Michael Jackson's death brought out a chorus of grief from across the globe. Worldfocus producers grew up listening to his music from their homes around the world -- from Jerusalem to Addis Ababa -- and share their recollections of this truly global star.
In the Newsroom
June 12, 2009
Coca fortunes read amid crucifixes and Bolivian war heroes
Worldfocus correspondent Ivette Feliciano reported on Bolivia’s coca plant cultivation. The coca plant is used to make teas, pastas, shampoos and medicines -- but as she found out, fortune tellers have also found a spiritual use for the leaves.
Interview (video)
May 14, 2009
Morales: U.S. must “restore trust” with Bolivia
In an exclusive interview, Bolivian President Evo Morales discusses an assassination plot that targeted him, why he chose to expel U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg and the future of U.S.-Bolivian relations.
Signature Video
May 13, 2009
Bolivia eyes lithium with hopes to transform economy
Bolivia controls nearly half of the world's reserves of lithium, a metal crucial for electric cars and other alternative energy technologies. But who will benefit from this discovery is creating controversy.
