Juan Forero
Monday, October 24, 2011 - 00:00
With the economy having grown 9 percent last year, Fernandez de Kirchner crushed a fractured opposition that fielded six opponents
Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 00:00
The presence of Venezuelan petro-scientists has been most vital here in Colombia, where they have helped oil companies sharply increase the production of crude
Friday, September 2, 2011 - 00:00
China is using its powers of persuasion - through its products, its potent economy, an increasingly sophisticated diplomatic service and the appeal of its culture - to win over consumers and make it easier for Chinese companies to enter vital markets and
Friday, July 29, 2011 - 00:00
In a poll released last week by the Caracas firm Datanalisis, the governor of the centrally located state of Miranda, Henrique Capriles, nearly tied Chavez, 37 percent to 39 percent, when prospective voters were asked whom they would choose between the tw
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 00:00
As part of Rousseffs new anti-poverty initiative, the government is expanding education, health and other services, and directing development projects toward poor regions.
Monday, July 11, 2011 - 00:00
With Chavez at the helm, these officials and other high-ranking leaders remain at his side, political analysts say. But in the days after Chavez announced that he has cancer, some of Chavez’s associates jockeyed for position.
Monday, June 13, 2011 - 00:00
Although political violence in Colombia is still simmering, the law's proponents say the Victims’ and Land Restitution Law is a historic gesture of reconciliation.
Monday, June 13, 2011 - 00:00
What they must understand is that we're not talking about peace, we're reconstructing the peace in Colombia, especially in the rural areas.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 00:00
The country's golden goose, the oil industry, is producing 30 percent less oil than it did a decade ago, industry analysts say.
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
Government officials say that in the coming weeks Rousseff will lay out details of a broad initiative, "Brazil Without Poverty," which will expand health, education and cash-transfer programs and direct increased development aid.