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'Pigeons': a mug's game for the government
05/10/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Pigeons': a mug's game for the government

The "pigeons" protest movement of entrepreneurs has got the government to consider back-tracking on a proposed hike in capital gains taxes for people selling a company. That's seen as a PR blow for Hollande's team. Attention, too, is on Hugo Chavez' bid for re-election in Venezuela. His rival, Henrique Capriles, is forecast to have a brilliant career whatever the outcome. That's the focus for the French papers on Friday 5th October, 2012.
US presidential debate: who did the best job?
04/10/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US presidential debate: who did the best job?

Mitt Romney bounces back - the Republican challenger for the White House delivers a convincing performance during his first live television debate with President Obama. Next, we travel to Florida to meet the young veterans struggling to return to normal life after harrowing tours of duty in Afghanistan. Finally, Henrique Capriles is hoping to become Venezuela's youngest leader as the country prepares to vote.
Moment of truth for Chavez as Venezuela votes
07/10/2012 - VENEZUELA

Moment of truth for Chavez as Venezuela votes

After 13 years in power, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (left) faces his toughest test yet in Sunday's presidential ballot. Centre-right newcomer Henrique Capriles (right) has adopted much of his populist rival's style in a bid to unseat him.
US presidential campaign: Chicago teachers enter the fray
12/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

US presidential campaign: Chicago teachers enter the fray

Schools are still out in Chicago as teachers strike over working conditions. Next, black gold makes Texas rich again thanks to a new process known as fracking. Finally, Europe's stagnant economic growth and rampant unemployment mean many would-be migrants from Latin America are realising they're actually better off at home.
Chavez criticised over deadly refinery blast
28/08/2012 - VENEZUELA

Chavez criticised over deadly refinery blast

All fires have been extinguished at Venezuela's biggest oil refinery after blazing for more than three days, officials said Tuesday, but President Hugo Chavez's government has been criticised over its response to the incident.
Deadly explosion rocks Venezuela's biggest refinery
26/08/2012 - VENEZUELA

Deadly explosion rocks Venezuela's biggest refinery

An explosion caused by a gas leak rocked a refinery in western Venezuela early Saturday, killing at least 39 people and injuring dozens, in what is the worst such accident to hit the country's oil industry.
Rival gangs spark deadly prison riot in Venezuela
20/08/2012 - VENEZUELA

Rival gangs spark deadly prison riot in Venezuela

More than 20 prisoners and a visitor have been killed in clashes between rival gangs in a prison near Caracas. The fight erupted on Sunday night.
Paraguay neighbours cut ties over 'coup'
25/06/2012 - PARAGUAY

Paraguay neighbours cut ties over 'coup'

Paraguay has found itself increasingly isolated from its regional partners over Sunday's dismissal of President Fernando Lugo, with allies suspending its membership in the Mercosur trade bloc and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez announcing cuts in fuel sales.
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Ontario students ready to back Quebec movement
13/06/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Ontario students ready to back Quebec movement

Spoiled brats or brave activists? We find out what students in the rest of Canada think about their counterparts in Quebec. Next, ill health fails to dent popularity for Hugo Chavez as campaigning begins for October's election in Venezuela. Finally, we travel to Arizona where the cowboys start young.
Tens of thousands rally in support of Chavez re-election bid
12/06/2012 - VENEZUELA

Tens of thousands rally in support of Chavez re-election bid

Tens of thousands of people turned out to support Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Monday in his bid for re-election, in what was the leader’s largest rally since being diagnosed with cancer one year ago.
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