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Background: Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. Democratically elected governments have held sway since 1959. Current concerns include: an embattled president, a divided military, drug-related conflicts along the Colombian border, increasing internal drug consumption, overdependence on the petroleum industry with its price fluctuations, and irresponsible mining operations that are endangering the rain forest and indigenous peoples.



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Crossing the border - Maicao, Colombia to Maracaibo, Venezuela
September 4th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Zulian » Maracaibo
Having flagged a bus just outside Tayrona National Park, which incidentally was the worst shed of a bus we have seen in Colombia we arrived at the border town of Maicao into chaos. There were several ... 1 photos [full story]

117 days ago: Anika M published a blog
Learning to Fly
June 12th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Zulian » Maracaibo
Another weekend…another adventure… Thursday after class, four of us decided we would try to find something to eat. I haven’t spent much time in El Centro yet, so I was excited to ... [full story]

119 days ago: edsonlg published a blog
Catatumbo!
June 10th 2008  South America » Venezuela » Zulian » Maracaibo
Just adding pictures for now :) ... [full story]


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