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Afro-Venezuelans and the Struggle Against Racism
April 29, 2011 In this Fact Sheet released by the Venezuelan Embassy in the United States, readers are provided details as to the unprecedented progress being made in combating the historical legacy of racism and recognizing the national importance of Venezuela's African heritage. -
Selma in Caracas: Brown-Washing and the Abuse of History
August 5, 2015 ... coup that ousted then-president Hugo Chavez for 47 hours, installing the dictatorial Carmona regime, which ... -
INDEPABIS Closes Nightclubs in Caracas, Venezuela for Discrimination
August 29, 2011 In the early morning hours this Sunday, the Institute for the Defence of People ... could be liable for fines and were also closed for 48 hours due to the violation of the article it of the DEPABIS ... -
Monument of Caribe Warrior Unveiled on Indigenous Resistance Day in Venezuela
October 13, 2015 ... resistance hero, Guaicaipuro, was unveiled in the early hours this Monday morning by Venezuelan President Nicolas ... -
Venezuela Moves towards Completion of Land Demarcation Process for Indigenous Communities
August 11, 2012 ... Jaua also announced the granting of US $10.9 million (47 million bolivars) “for the transformation of the lives ... -
Venezuelan Day Of Indigenous Marked With Launch Of Services
October 14, 2008 ... stage will supply drinking water for the first time to 47,000 inhabitants of San Rafael del Mojan. The government ... -
Venezuelan Social Movements Converge on Supreme Court, Demand Injunction Against Mining Arc
June 5, 2016 ... for mining?” he stated. Facing the worst drought in 47 years, the Venezuelan government has implemented strict ... -
Amazonas, Venezuela's Forgotten State, Part II
August 22, 2005 ... one of the most uninhabited areas. We see no villages for hours. We haven`t passed a boat for days. Here, we are alone ... Most of the meat has turned black. “It needs at least 24 hours to be smoked”, says an old man, lying in his hammock. ... -
Venezuelan Indigenous Yukpa Leader Sabino Romero Assassinated
March 4, 2013 ... events surrounding Romero’s assassination in the next 24 hours. ... -
Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution and Indigenous People
March 6, 2009 ... the riverbank of Venezuela's border with Guyana - and four hours mostly by 4-wheel drive from the nearest city. San ... that is much needed and highly appreciated. Over the many hours of meetings, that went on into the night, the ... -
Venezuela’s San Juan Festival: The Drums of Curiepe Ring On
June 29, 2006 ... know. Curiepe is a long way from Caracas. Only two hours by car, but the distance is not measured in miles, it ... -
Four Arrested after Yanomami Activist Beaten to Death by Venezuelan Police
May 4, 2015 ... police record showed Camico was arrested on a major avenue hours beforehand. According to photos and updates from his ... -
Venezuela Repels ‘Terrorist’ Attack on Military Bases, 1 Soldier Dead
December 23, 2019 ... Battalion in Gran Sabana, Bolivar State, in the early hours of Sunday. The group took the commanding officer ... -
Amazonas: Venezuela’s Forgotten State, part I
August 6, 2005 ... business.” US chemicals flowing downstream After a few hours of sailing, we make our first stop at the Isla de ... did it ourselves. The closest doctor is in San Fernando, hours and hours away on the river.” When we walk back to our boat, ... -
Trial of Venezuelan Indigenous Chief Suspended amidst Appeal for Use of Indigenous Law
May 4, 2010 ... conditions of custody “within a period not exceeding 96 hours” to determine a request by the defence to transfer ...