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Prisons Minister Iris Valera (centre) helped negotiate a peaceful resolution to the armed standoff on Thursday night (Prensa MPP

Venezuelan Authorities Regain Control of La Planta Prison after Violence

On Thursday night Venezuelan authorities regained control of La Planta prison in Caracas after an outbreak of violence between prisoners.  The government pledged to guarantee the human rights of inmates and is transferring them to other penitentiary facilities ahead of La Planta’s closure. 

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Opinion & Analysis

One of Venezuela's many beautiful sites, La Azulita caves, Merida state (Tamara Pearson/Venezuelanalysis.com)

Beautiful Venezuela: Tourism with a Social Conscience

Rather than Disneyland tourism, rather than humiliating “third word” selling itself to the  rest tourism, in stunning Venezuela, tourism is taking a new turn towards community and state run exploration of history, culture, and biodiversity.

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Venezuela in images

"Caracas on Foot" Dance Festival: Investing in Culture - Dancers from across Venezuela took to the streets of Sabana Grande Boulevard in Caracas last weekend to round off the capital’s week-long “Caracas on foot” dance festival.  Primarily held to commemorate “International Dance Day,” the event was also a celebration of the various public parks, squares and sidewalks which have been regenerated by the government for recreational public use.

One of Venezuela's many beautiful sites, La Azulita caves, Merida state (Tamara Pearson/Venezuelanalysis.com)

Beautiful Venezuela: Tourism with a Social Conscience

Rather than Disneyland tourism, rather than humiliating “third word” selling itself to the  rest tourism, in stunning Venezuela, tourism is taking a new turn towards community and state run exploration of history, culture, and biodiversity.

» read more

Economic Indicators

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This CEPR paper "The Chávez Administration at 10 Years" from February 2009 looks at some of the most important economic and social indicators during the 10 years of the Chávez administration in Venezuela, as well as the current economic expansion.