In 2005, during a visit to the South Bronx in New York City, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a lofty promise to help active community members cope with local issues. A half-decade and a few million dollars later, Chavez’s promise has become a reality and residents from the community are reaping the benefits.

The program, which [...]

Government struggles with tension between extraction-based economy and growing global environmental leadership.
Historic summit closes in Bolivia, while government grapples with it’s global leadership on environmental issues.

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The presidents of Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Venezuela will attend a series of premieres in Spain and Latin America to mark the international launch of Oliver Stones documentary South Of The Border.
The film, which chronicles Stones recent journey through Latin America and recounts the rise to power of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and other [...]

International roll-out includes Caracas premiere with Venezuela President Hugo Chavez, first ever film premiere in Cochabamba, Bolivia with President Evo Morales and Madrid premiere as part of event dedicated to Haiti relief
LOS ANGELES (May 3, 2010) – Oliver Stone’s new documentary, South of the Border, will launch its international release campaign with a series of [...]

The Hollywood Reporter, Film Reviews

Bottom Line: Oliver Stone visits the socialist leaders of South America and likes what he sees.

Venice Film Festival — Out of Competition
VENICE — Good-humored, illuminating and without cant, Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone’s documentary “South of the Border” is a rebuttal of what he views as the fulminations and lies of [...]

‘South of the Border’ profiles Hugo Chavez

Cinema Libre has acquired North American rights to Oliver Stone’s documentary “South of the Border,” which chronicles the rise to power of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and other South American leaders.

The distributor plans to launch the film with a June 25 bow in New York City, followed by a July 2 opening in Los Angeles.

Come back frequently as this blog will share information about Oliver Stone’s schedule, where the film will be playing in the US and internationally, media coverage about the film, as well as sharing news stories that are relevant to media misperceptions and Latin American news.  Also join us on Facebook and Twitter for more updates [...]

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Bolivian President Evo Morales announced a workers’ day takeover of four power companies on Saturday, expanding the state’s dominion over key industries.

Morales signed the nationalization decree at offices of one of the companies in the central city of Cochabamba hours after police and soldiers moved in to secure them.

Check back here for posts and updates on the mainstream media’s reaction to South of the Border as well as some analysis on current events.

In NYC, Hugo Chavez & Evo Morales Hype Oliver Stone’s Latest

by Brian Brooks (September 24, 2009)

Latin American Presidents Hugo Chavez from Venezuela and Evo Morales from Bolivia spoke of democracy, social justice and a cautious opening in their relationships with the new Obama administration last night, when they were at New York’s [...]