Feb 18 Watch Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez Goes Home After Cancer Treatment Venezuelans got the surprising news that their president, Hugo Chavez, had returned home to the country in the middle of the night after a long absence in Cuba for cancer treatment. Ray Suarez reports on reaction to Chavez's surprise homecoming. Continue watching
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 08 View from Venezuela: Chavez Backers Celebrate Win; Opposition 'Stunned' By Larisa Epatko A climbing murder rate in the capital Caracas and growing discontent with the government didn't keep Hugo Chavez from winning another six years as president Sunday. Continue reading
Oct 05 Watch Diana Negroponte on Venezuela's Election On Sunday, Venezuelans will vote for their next president. Continue watching
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
Feb 24 Watch New York Arts Program Brings 'Harmony' to Low-Income Students New York Arts Program Brings 'Harmony' to Low-Income Students… Continue watching
Feb 24 Five Resources on Venezuela's Youth Music Program 'El Sistema' By Larisa Epatko On Friday's NewsHour, education correspondent John Merrow reports on how an adaptation of a music program from Venezuela is playing out in the United States. Venezuela's national youth music program "El Sistema" has produced professional musicians, such as Los Angeles… Continue reading
Feb 13 Opposition Candidate in Venezuela Hopes Slow and Steady Wins the Race By Larisa Epatko The opposition to Venezuela's long-time President Hugo Chavez is getting a face ahead of presidential elections in October after a primary Sunday propelled Henrique Capriles to national attention. Continue reading
Jul 05 Watch Chavez's Health Fuels Political Power Struggle in Venezuela Celebrations erupted Monday in Caracas as news spread that President Hugo Chavez had returned to Venezuela after receiving cancer treatment in Cuba. Ray Suarez discusses the nation's recent political struggles with Moises Naim of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace… Continue watching
Jun 24 Chavez's Absence Ignites Rumors in Venezuela About His Health By Larisa Epatko Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who normally makes daily television appearances and tweets all day long, has been noticeably quiet as he receives medical treatment in Cuba, fueling speculation about his true condition. Continue reading