Economics Explained
The Economic Failure of Venezuela: Dutch Disease
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 top...
Financial Times
Venezuela crisis deepens as clashes continue
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...
Financial Times
How Venezuela's oil industry collapsed
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.
TLDR News
Why is the US Relaxing Sanctions on Venezuela?
After years of tensions, it seems that Biden is becoming increasingly friendly with Venezuela's President Maduro. So in this video we'll unpack their relationship, and why America seems to be relaxing sanctions on Venezuela
Financial Times
Venezuela crisis: trouble at the border
Many Venezuelans have been waiting desperately at the border for the arrival of humanitarian aid. The basic supplies were promised by the US as part of its campaign to dislodge President Nicolás Maduro and replace him with opposition...
The Guardian
The Breadmaker: Venezuelan activists fighting to feed a community
Natalia Molina and other members of La Minka, a Chavista collective, run a revolutionary bakery in the Venezuelan capital. They have been occupying the shop in Caracas since March 2017 in an attempt to provide their local community with...
AllTime 10s
10 Ridiculous Ways Governments Wasted Your Money
"If there's one thing governments can do, it's waste your money. From the US air dropping in cashmere goats to Dubai's jetpacking firemen, here are 10 Ridiculous Times Government Wasted Your Money.
Jabzy
Gran Colombia-Peru War - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Gran Colombia-Peru War
ACDC Leadership
Which country has the worst economy?
Which is worse? Tuvalu has the lowest GDP, Burundi has the lowest GDP per capita, Venezuela has massive inflation and long lines for basic necessities, and the economy of North Korea is...well, broken. What do you think? Which country...
Next Animation Studio
Why Iranian Navy ships entering the Atlantic is a big deal
Ships of the Iranian Navy have rounded the southern tip of Africa for the first time ever, and they seem to be heading for Venezuela.
AllTime 10s
10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights Records
Most of us live in countries with pretty strong human rights. But some people aren't so lucky. From Chinese censorship to Saudi suppression, these are the 10 Countries With The Worst Human Rights In The World'
Curated Video
Seeking influence in the Americas, Russian warships dock in Venezuela
Three Russian warships have now docked in the South American country of Venezuela. Their arrival comes at a critical time. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Oil, Gold Extend Gains Amid Middle East Tensions
Oil and gold are extending their gains in Asian trading after surging in the volatile New York session. Commodities have been the most sensitive assets to reports of fresh violence in the Middle East. Su Keenan reports on Bloomberg...
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A man weaves plant fibers to make a basket.
A man weaves plant fibers to make a basket.
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A man peels fiber from a plant with his teeth to weave a basket.
A man peels fiber from a plant with his teeth to weave a basket.
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Condominiums over the slums in Venezuela
Condominiums over the slums shows the drastic difference between the rich and poor in Venezuela
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Turning into Night on the City Time Lapse
Time lapse at twilight turning day into night over the city, the blue sky changes to black, car light trails and clouds move rapidly in this 4K video
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Earth 360 rotation and zoom centered on Brazil
Earth 360 rotation and zoom centered on Brazil
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Venezuela s Chavez makes first media appearance
Caracas, 04 June (EFE).- (Camera: Carola Solé).- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a brief media appearance over the weekend, his first since his May 11 return from Cuba after finishing his radiation therapy sessions. A...
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Caracas Neighborhood 1952
Neighborhood and hills in Caracas Venezuela in the early 1950's.
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Utility towers are on a hillside above a lighted residential area.
Utility towers are on a hillside above a lighted residential area.