With the massive breakout of crytocurrencies in 2017 and the likes of Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple gaining multi billion dollar market values, it is clear that the monetary world is changing. But what effects will it have?

With the stakes of conflict ever increasing, we take a look at the 10 most likely future wars and the ever increasing consequences for those involved.

Protests and anti-government demonstrations are rocking Venezuela in 2014, producing dramatic news footage. Here's a brief explanation of what's going on. Tens of thousands have taken to Venezuela's streets, resulting in violent clashes...

A technology originally developed to support bitcoin could unlock a new bio-economy in the Amazon. If it works more money could be made by preserving the rainforest than cutting it down.

On Tuesday President Trump addressed the nation to highlight some of his successes and set out his plans for 2020. We discuss the key moments and themes of the address and think about what it shows about Trump's plans for the 2020...

Without access to experiments as natural scientists do, economists sometimes rely upon "natural experiments” to exploit the effect of democracy on various economic outcomes. University of Chicago professor and the co-author of Why...

This week on Blockchain Central: we will discuss the Petro - a cryptocurrency issued by the government of Venezuela which is supposed to be backed by oil. But is it something that really can raise the economy of Venezuela to the new...

Beacon of Maracaibo (also called Maracaibo lightning/Catatumbo lightning) refers to the phenomenon of relentless lightning which goes on for nearly 300 days in a calendar year and for over 9 hours in each of those days. This seemingly...

Este programa de video de accion en vivo es sobre la palabra selva tropical. El programa esta disenado para reforzar y apoyar la comprension y retencion del estudiante de la palabra mediante el uso de secuencias de video, fotografias,...

Venezuela is on the brink of ruin. The former mayor of Caracas dared to challenge President Nicolás Maduro's authoritarian regime—and was made a public enemy.

Dr. Fernando Reimers is the Director, International Education Policy Program, Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is the Ford Foundation Professor of the Practice of International Education and Director of both the Global...

This week on Blockchain Central: we'll talk about a crypto currency and blockchain network called NEM, also known as the “New Economy Movement”, and review some unique features that are worth investigating.

A Reuters report has uncovered how Chinese telecom giant ZTE is helping Venezuela build a system to monitor its citizens.

Venezuela. Once the richest country in all of Latin America, it is now home to the single greatest economic downturn for a country in modern history. In terms of countries that had it easy, Venezuela, by all counts, should be at the...

Venezuela. Once the richest country in all of Latin America, it is now home to the single greatest economic downturn for a country in modern history. In terms of countries that had it easy, Venezuela, by all counts, should be at the...

This week on Blockchain Central: we will discuss the Petro - a cryptocurrency issued by the government of Venezuela which is supposed to be backed by oil. But is it something that really can raise the economy of Venezuela to the new level?

An American truck driver has been arrested and charged after 149 people were discovered in the back of an 18-wheeler truck he was driving.<br/>

Venezuela. Once the richest country in all of Latin America, it is now home to the single greatest economic downturn for a country in modern history. In terms of countries that had it easy, Venezuela, by all counts, should be at the...

The unbalanced tanker carries about five times the amount of oil that the Exxon Valdez famously spilled in 1989. If it sinks, the environmental pollution would be catastrophic and would affect the region for decades to come. <br<br/>/>

Venezuelans struggling with the country's nonexistent transportation system are resorting to dangerous and often illegal means of getting around.

Venezuela is on the brink. Last week Juan Guaidó proclaimed himself Venezuela's interim president. Nicolas Maduro, the country's despotic leader, clings on to power. How should the world help Venezuela?

Venezuela. Once the richest country in all of Latin America, it is now home to the single greatest economic downturn for a country in modern history. In terms of countries that had it easy, Venezuela, by all counts, should be at the...

The FT's Gideon Long reports as clashes between government forces and populist protesters continue. President Nicolás Maduro says he has defeated an 'attempted coup' by opposition leader Juan Guaidó who had failed to turn armed forces...

The country's oil industry was once the envy of the region, but after decades of mismanagement and corruption the sector is facing ruin. The FT's Andean correspondent Gideon Long asks what went wrong.