Police clash with demonstrators in Venezuela Aug 23, 2009
Government supporter Adriana Lombardi one of thousands who marched peacefully across town in favor of the measure said she believes the law will mean her 3-year-old son will gain an improved understanding of Venezuelan history. "This is our identity, where we come from," she said. (MSNBC -- International)
Latin American Jews contend with spike in anti-Semitism Aug 12, 2009
In late January, the Mariperez synagogue in Caracas was broken into an act seen by many in the Jewish community as the greatest anti-Semitic attack in Venezuelan history. Fifteen people, including several policemen, were arrested after they broke into the synagogue, taking off with money and scrawling anti-Jewish graffiti such as "Damn the Jews," "Jews out of here," and "Israel assassins" on the walls. (Christian Science Monitor)
Chavez 10 years on Feb 17, 2009
His election marked a profound change in Venezuelan history. With six months to go before the 1998 presidential election in Venezuela, the front-runner was a former beauty queen, Irene Saez, who had been the mayor of a wealthy district of Caracas. (BBC News -- Americas)
Goods dwindle as oil drops in Venezuela Feb 12, 2009
Despite his socialist rhetoric, Chvez has fostered one of the biggest consumer booms in Venezuelan history. Free spending of oil revenues has spurred a massive increase in the purchase of luxury automobiles, high-end perfumes and whisky. (USA Today -- News)
