In Venezuela, Expectations for Oliver Stone Documentary "South of the Border"

Global Voices a month ago Region: Venezuela

The trailer for the documentary called “South of the Border” from U.S. filmmaker Oliver Stone, which profiles Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, has been a topic within Venezuelan blogosphere. Many are speculating on the content of the film based on the trailer, as it has yet to be released in Venezuela. On one hand, some bloggers believe that this documentary will favor the President and will allow h... more

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Venezuela: Another Miss Universe Crown

Global Voices 2 months ago Region: Venezuela

After Miss Venezuela was selected as winner of the Miss Universe beauty pageant for the second time in a row, and which was the sixth Venezuelan in the history of this pageant to win, the Venezuelan blogosphere exploded with pride and joy. Once again, the country holds the attention of the world focused on the beauty of Venezuelan women, when Stefanía Fernández was crowned. Nevertheless, within all the p... more

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Venezuela imposes media restrictions, closes radio stations

Breaking Tweets 4 months ago Region: Venezuela

 Per The New York Times, the Venezuelan government is setting new regulations on cable television, while revoking the broadcast licenses of 240 radio stations. Government telecommunications agency head Diosdado Cabello said stations that use largely locally-produced content need to comply with strict Venezuelan laws for broadcasters. The broadcasting laws, which critics say are used to silence criticism of t... more

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Venezuela: Keeping the Internet as a Priority

Global Voices 5 months ago Region: Venezuela

When the Venezuelan government emitted Decree No. 6649, it raised red flags within the online community concerned about the possible effects to education, research and other fields important to development. The decree seeks to eliminate “luxuries” or “superfluous expenses” among the public expenditure, among which includes the Internet. As a result, the online campaign Internet Prioritaria [es]... more

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President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela called Obama 'Ignorant'

Leo Reyes 8 months ago Region: Venezuela

Hugo Chavez, President of Venezuela, called US President Barack Obama, ‘ignorant’ and said that the US president has a lot to learn about Latin America. Philstar.com reports The Venezuelan leader said he had been ready to name a new ambassador in Washington when Obama took office, but put that on hold after the new US president accused him of "exporting terrorism" and being an obstacle to progress i... more

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Venezuela: Left in the Dark

Global Voices a year ago Region: Venezuela

 - by Luis Carlos Diaz More than 13 states and the most important cities of Venezuela were affected by a power outage last Tuesday, leaving many without electricity for several hours [es]. The subway system of the capital city of Caracas collapsed and left thousands of people having to walk through city streets already crowded with vehicles (photos). In spite of the difficulties, some bloggers... more

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Latin American Neo-Populists: Or how I learned that Populism is nothing but Rhetorical Poppycock

Alejandro López De Haro Jr. a year ago Region: Venezuela

Latin America has tragically been under the spell of populist governments through out its tumultuous history. There seems to always be an important neglected sector of the population that will always fall for the belief that someone will hold a messianic solution to their problems. Not that they are completely to be blamed because many of the neglected are simply uneducated and/or frustrated after many years of injusti... more

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Venezuela: Debates on the New Educational Curriculum

Global Voices a year ago Region: Venezuela

by Laura Vidal The Venezuelan government's new proposal for the elementary school education system has created a new point of hard discussion in the country. While some say that the previous program needs to be reinforced in social and socialist values, as well as patriotic ideas, some others claim they're worried that this new system can be, above all, a new way of make children learn the government's doctrines. Acc... more

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Venezuela: Kusturica's Visit Becomes Political

Global Voices a year ago Region: Venezuela

- by Laura Vidal Acclaimed film director Emir Kusturica visited Caracas to close out the week of celebrations for the city with a concert by his No Smoking Orchestra. After seven years from his last visit, Kusturica's fans (myself included) gathered for the free concert that took place at one of the biggest parks in Caracas. In the end, Kusturica's visit became a political visit, which was esp... more

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Venezuela: The Simpsons Not Welcome Anymore

Global Voices a year ago Region: Venezuela

- by Laura Vidal It seems that the Venezuelan government does not care much for Matt Groening’s show, “The Simpsons.” The American TV show, very popular for over ten years, was banned recently on one of Venezuela’s private networks by order of the government. Apparently some complaints were received at the government’s controlling agency for media because The Simpsons was bein... more

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