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Global Hypocrisy in the Face of What Happened in Venezuela

Empathizing with many Venezuelans should not blind us to the profound hypocrisy of certain political sectors in response to what has occurred.

We bring you comments by Chilean author Isabel Allende on the events of January 3rd in Venezuela.

I have visited the Forest of Havana for years; it is a space where nature predominates, conducive to silence and contemplation. (9 photos)

For those of us who aspire to greater justice and equality in the country, this result is a devastating blow.

With more than 99% of ballots counted, Jose Antonio Kast garnered 58.2% of the vote, while Jeannette Jara managed 41.8%.

Chileans vote in a runoff presidential election on Sunday that is expected to result in the South American country’s sharp rightward shift.

Rural women in Chile have denounced a strong uptick in the use of dangerous pesticides in the large agro-export businesses.

It seems more plausible that most voters will set aside their reservations about a potential Kast administration and elect him president.

Chile’s fertility rate has fallen to 1.03 children per woman, the lowest in Latin America and one of the lowest in the world.

What happens in Venezuela in the coming weeks could shape the United States’ relationship with our region for the remainder of Trump’s term.