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Latest stories about Venezuela

2 February 2012

Venezuela: Photos of Armed Children Spark Controversy Online

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Venezuelan social networks exploded with reactions after photos of a group of children posing with rifles in one of Caracas' most representative neighborhoods, Barrio 23 de Enero, went viral. The photos spread rapidly and generated a multitude of opinions.

25 January 2012

Video posts
Venezuela: The Essence of African Music in Videos

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Venezuela’s African origins can be strongly felt in the music and culture of the country’s coastal regions. Social networking sites play an important role in helping people to become more familiar with the drum festivals. Citizen media sites, particularly YouTube, feature videos of the music and dancing performed during events such as family parties and national celebrations.

21 January 2012

A Guide to Crowdsourcing in Latin America

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Crowdsourcing allows anyone with an Internet connection to generate useful content for the masses. In Latin America, numerous crowdsourcing projects have arisen that respond to the needs and emergencies that the continent is facing. Jacinto Lajas on Periodismo Ciudadano presents examples of these initiatives in the region.

19 January 2012

Photos posts
Venezuela: Childhood, Dance, Folklore… and Propaganda

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Carmen Helena González shared pictures of a dance rehearsal through a public photo album on Facebook titled "Venezuela dances to the tune of..." The pictures are accompanied by reflections questioning the presence of political propaganda in an educational setting.

10 January 2012

Venezuela: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Visit Raises Controversy

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Iran's President, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, arrived in Venezuela on Sunday, January 8, in his first stop in a tour to several Latin American countries. His visit has sparked strong reactions on social networks, where users are questioning whether his presence might be of some benefit for the nation.

7 December 2011

Venezuela: Fighting Urban Violence

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The national deployment of a branch of the Armed Forces, known as the People's Guard, has sparked interest, concern and skepticism among Venezuelan netizens.

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