The alchemy of carnival in the mining lands of eastern Venezuela
Come carnival time, the backwater mining town of El Callao comes to life with an invasion of thousands from all across Venezuela who come in search of the country’s most exciting festival. The celebrations are deeply rooted in a history of protest against the gold mining industry which continues to blight the landscape to this day
War in Iraq, exploitation in Africa and the death squads of Central America: acclaimed American journalist Christian Parenti has reported from the world’s hotspots with verve, panache and integrity. But it’s not all about sensational stories and adrenaline-drenched reportage, as Sebastian Kennedy discovers
Venezuelan society appears to be in the midst of a minor nervous breakdown
Skirmishes in major Venezuelan cities in recent weeks have culminated in a shoot-out in Caracas at the Central University, leaving nine people injured.
Come carnival time, the backwater mining town of El Callao comes to life with an invasion of thousands from all across Venezuela who come in search of the country’s most exciting festival. The celebrations are deeply rooted in a history of protest against the gold mining industry which continues to blight the landscape to this dayWar in Iraq, exploitation in Africa and the death squads of Central America: acclaimed American journalist Christian Parenti has reported from the world’s hotspots with verve, panache and integrity. But it’s not all about sensational stories and adrenaline-drenched reportage, as Sebastian Kennedy discoversVenezuelan society appears to be in the midst of a minor nervous breakdownSkirmishes in major Venezuelan cities in recent weeks have culminated in a shoot-out in Caracas at the Central University, leaving nine people injured.
