Jul 11 Brazilians likely to give government a 'pass' over World Cup By Larisa Epatko The FIFA World Cup, which ends Sunday, has been a rollercoaster ride for Brazilians and no less so for the government. Continue reading
Apr 18 First Person: Venezuela divided as Maduro completes first year in office By Larisa Epatko Two months of protests in Venezuela, fueled by slow economic recovery and high crime, have left at least 40 people dead and prompted the Vatican and neighboring countries to intervene. If you ask the pro- and anti-government demonstrators why they… Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch Venezuela unrest could be 'building block' for opposition to make substantive change By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch Venezuela protests reach boiling point as opposition leader is arrested By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 12 In Venezuela, Will 'Chavismo' Last Without Hugo Chavez? By Larisa Epatko The late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was the force behind "Chavismo," a left-wing political ideology that favors nationalization and social welfare programs over free market development. But will that ideology survive in its most robust form without the charismatic leader?… Continue reading
Mar 14 U.N. Country Rankings Show Fastest Progress in Developing Nations By Larisa Epatko An annual assessment of 187 countries released Thursday shows the economies of countries such as Brazil and China continuing to grow, but also improvements in areas such as education and income in more than a dozen developing nations. Continue reading
Mar 05 Venezuela's Brassy President Hugo Chavez Dies By Larisa Epatko Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who grew up in a working class family, led a failed coup, and became an internationally controversial head of state while maintaining the support of marginalized groups, died Tuesday at the age of 58. Continue reading
Jan 10 Chavez's Chosen Successor: From Bus Driver to Vice President By Larisa Epatko On Dec. 8 in an address to the nation, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced he was heading back to Cuba for emergency cancer surgery and should another presidential election be needed, Venezuelans should vote for his vice president: Nicolas Maduro. Continue reading
Oct 05 Has Hugo Chavez Lost His Mojo? By Larisa Epatko Venezuela's charismatic and outspoken leader Hugo Chavez faces his toughest challenge yet for the presidency from newcomer Henrique Capriles. Continue reading
Sep 20 In Dominican Republic, Taking Pictures and Promoting Understanding By Larisa Epatko Wander Yon, 21, an aspiring singer who lives in the Dominican Republic, said he knew right away he took the winning photo of what life was like in his sugarcane working town. Continue reading