BBC
Bbc News: Should Chavez Lose His Job?
This site from BBC News provides a debate between two commentators on politics in Venezuela whether the current president Hugo Chavez should be recalled. The recall election is scheduled for August 15, 2004. The article is dated Feb. 13,...
BBC
Bbc News: Venezuela's War of the Airwaves
This article analyzes the role of the media in Venezuela and the attempts to remove Hugo Chavez from power in 2004. Dated March 19, 2004.
BBC
Bbc: Venezuela and the Referendum
This site is a short article which discusses how Venezuela is dealing with the recall election of Hugo Chavez. The article notes that the country has become very polarized over the election. The article is dated July 4, 2004.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Falkland Islands (United Kingdom)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Falkland Islands (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Bolivia
Provides an overview of Bolivia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Frontline/world: Venezuela
PBS Frontline presents 'Facts and Stats' about the South American country of Venezuela with information on history, politics, economy, society and culture.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Soil in the Amazon
Compare plants grown in simulated Amazon soil to those grown in soil prepared by the slash-and-burn method. Describe leaf development in plants grown in different soils and chart, average and graph plant growth by height
PBS
Pbs: The Living Edens/patagonia/natural History
This site lets you click on six different spots in the Patagonian region of Argentina to learn about the physical geography. For each area, a description is given along with information on conservation efforts.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Jewel of the Amazon
Description of what the discovery of diamonds and the ensuing black market and illegal mining has done to the Amazon Basin of Brazil.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Argentina
Explore things to do in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and other places to see in the South American country Argentina.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Peru
An excellent site containing exciting things to learn about Peru from a family tourism perspective. Explore things to do in Lima, the Andes, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon, and the North of Peru. Also, contains picks for children's books on...
Other
Ipanema.com: Rio De Janiero Parks and Top Sights
Resource presents information about the national parks in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.
Other
Embassy of Ecuador in Washington, Dc: Country Information
Good resource for country specific information on the geography of Ecuador from the Embassy of Ecuador. Covers the Coast, the Highlands, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands.
Other
The Guyana Photo Gallery on the World Wide Web
Offers a good assortment of photographs of Guyana. Choose a picture to view from the extensive list on the left that covers a variety of subject matter.
Other
News Central: Brazil Newspapers
Provides a list of all 44 newspapers in Brazil. Most are in their native language.
Other
Universidad De Chile: La America Espanola Colonial
Description of the colonial period in South America during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Provides information about the governmental structure during the colonial period, the economy, and the problems of the times. Gives some...
Other
Fatbirder Birding Webring: Birds in Suriname
This fun site has a huge amount of information about every type of bird in Suriname. You can read about their habitats, veiw photos, and listen to sounds.
Other
El Pais
El Pais is a national newspaper based in Montevidio, Uruguay. Content includes top stories, as well as political, international, and sports coverage. Written in Spanish.
Other
Iac on Human Rights: Bolivia's Legal System
This site contains an outline (that is all links) to a report on the situation of human rights in the Republic of Bolivia.
Other
Santa Ana De Coro, Capital Del Estado De Falcon
Webpage from coroweb.com for the capital city of the State of Falcon, Venezuela - Santa Ana de Coro. This site provides abundant tourist, historical, cultural, and geographical information. It is appealing and very interesting. It offers...
Other
El Carabobeno
El Carabobeno is a Venezuelan newspaper, based in Valencia, that addresses the top stories, issues and events on a local, regional, and national basis. Written in Spanish.
Other
La Hora
La Hora is a Venezuelan news source that covers the top national news, events and issues of the day. Content also focuses on regional news, politics, sports, the economy, and more. Written in Spanish.
Other
Uruguay Total: Titulares De La Prensa Uruguaya
UruguayTotal.com provides the top news stories occuring in Uruguay today. Content includes a focus on politics, culture, science & technology, sports, and more. Written in Spanish.
Other
Brazil
Great resource for studying Brazil. Site contains general information about the country, interesting facts, information about the five regions, and resources for teachers.