CARACAS, Venezuela — We made our way to the famous Plaza Bolivar yesterday. As first-time visitors, it seemed important to stroll the smooth granite square nestled in the dense maze of street ...

As Venezuela celebrates 200 years of its declaration of independence from Spain, the BBC's Will Grant looks at President Hugo Chavez's fascination with independence hero Simon Bolivar. BBC News ...

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Security forces took control of Plaza Altamira Peaceful daily protests have devolved each afternoon into violent clashes Demonstrations have erupted in numerous parts of the country CARACAS ...

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The Venezuelan government of Hugo Chavez is to give a state burial to the lover of the Latin American liberation hero Simon Bolivar, the BBC's Will Grant reports.

CARACAS, Venezuela — For Hugo Chavez, Simon Bolivar is more than a founding father to be feted once a year on his birthday. He’s the icon of an entire political movement. He’s a muse whose ...

As Venezuela celebrates 200 years of its declaration of independence from Spain, ... The Plaza Bolivar in central Caracas is a Chavez stronghold, ...

The Venezuelan government of Hugo Chavez is to give a state burial to the lover of the Latin American liberation hero Simon Bolivar, the BBC's Will Grant reports.