Professor Fernando Coronil discusses this weekend's protests in Venezuela, Hugo Chavez's suspension of radio stations and the oil export deal that could undermine any new sanctions against Iran.
All Posts Tagged With: "Venezuela"
Interview (video)
September 7, 2009
Venezuela and Iran strengthen political, business ties
Video/Perspectives
September 7, 2009
Chavez continues whirlwind ‘tour of tyrannies’
As Hugo Chavez makes his way from North Africa and the Middle East to Europe, commentators evaluate his relationships with anti-American regimes. Yesterday, Chavez strengthened ties with Iran's Ahmadinejad by signing a new oil deal.
Peter Eisner (blog)
August 4, 2009
Chavez shuts down dozens of Venezuelan radio stations
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez shut down 34 private radio stations. Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner criticizes the crackdown on free speech and media.
Peter Eisner (blog)
July 24, 2009
High-powered Americans entangled in Honduras crisis
International politics have never been far from the surface of the presidential crisis in Honduras, writes Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner. The military-backed interim government that seized power from ousted President Manuel Zelaya has enlisted the help of Washington elites.
Worldfocus Radio
July 14, 2009
Tune in: Online radio show on media battles in Honduras
Political upheaval continues in Honduras, after liberal leader Manuel Zelaya was ousted in a military coup in late June. Worldfocus.org's weekly radio show explores the coup and how Latin America's media have become a political battleground. Sandra Cuffe, Daniel Duquenal and Silvio Waisbord join the conversation.
Peter Eisner (blog)
July 9, 2009
Impoverished Hondurans caught up in battle of political wills
As ideologues from inside and outside Honduras weigh in on the fate of the country's ousted leader, Worldfocus contributing blogger Peter Eisner hopes that one group — the millions of desperately poor people in Honduras — will somehow benefit in the end.
Chart: Election Roundup
April 1, 2009
Roundup of election results from Europe to Latin America
From Europe to Latin America, voters elected new leaders and governments during the last few months. Here is a roundup of the newly-elected governments with reactions from bloggers on the ground.
Blogwatch
February 27, 2009
U.S. State Dept. issues report on world human rights abuses
The State Department has issued a lengthy report evaluating human rights practices around the world, including China, Cuba and Venezuela.
Worldfocus Radio
February 24, 2009
Tune in: Online radio show exploring Hugo Chávez
Worldfocus.org's weekly radio show explores anti-American Venezuelan leader Hugo Chávez and goes behind the rise of the Latin American left. Listen now.
Blogwatch / Video
February 16, 2009
Venezuelans end term limits; Chávez to run for re-election
Moisés Naím of Foreign Policy discusses the Venezuelan referendum to end presidential term limits, which allows President Hugo Chávez to run for re-election.
