John Otis
Stories
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Latin America
Venezuela's contest that features songs of praise for the authoritarian leader
It's a show that's got it all — music, dancing, sequins and razzmatazz. And the winning song becomes the official campaign music for President Nicolás Maduro.
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Politics
Venezuelan opposition is showing new life after naming a candidate to take on Maduro
Venzuela's opposition finally gets to name a candidate to take on President Nicolas Maduro in July's election. The authoritarian leader has used all sorts of underhanded tricks to seize the advantage.
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Animals
Donkeys take center stage at an annual festival in Colombia
Every year, the town of San Antero celebrates the hardworking pack animals that haul crops and supplies for farmers who can't afford trucks or motorcycles. There's even a donkey beauty pageant.
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Latin America
At this annual festival in Colombia, donkeys play dress up
We look at how one town in Colombia pays homage to the donkey at one of the country's most popular annual festivals.
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Politics
Biden reinstates sanctions on Venezuela
The U.S. administration has reinstated sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector, accusing President Nicolás Maduro of failing to commit to free and fair elections.
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Latin America
Biden has to decide soon whether to sanction Venezuela. Here's what to know
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government faces a deadline this week — to commit to holding free and fair elections or face renewed U.S. oil sanctions.
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Latin America
In Venezuela, the Maduro regime is making it difficult for many people to vote
Opposition candidates unable to register or stand in the election, and now fears that many potential voters will be unable to register at all. Is Venezuela's election turning into a farce?
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Latin America
Virtual reality offers a chilling 3D look inside Venezuela's spiraling prison
A former Venezuelan political prisoner got the idea to create a virtual reality tour from the Anne Frank museum.
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Arts & Life
Virtual reality allows one Venezuelan torture survivor to share his experience
The story of one Venezuelan torture survivor who has recreated his brutal experience behind bars using virtual reality.
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Sports
For Colombia's most beloved cyclist, winning isn't the point
Rigoberto Urán has never won the Tour de France or Olympics gold. But he's still a superstar. "I think lots of people identify with me because they want to win but don't quite make it," he says.