Why is caracas in the news

Stunts in the streets for Venezuelan motorcycle virtuoso. Full Coverage: Venezuela. James Story's nomination as ambassador was confirmed Wednesday by a U AP Photos: Mothers-to-be face challenges in Venezuela. Venezuelans brave open sea on tubes, fishing for survival. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The Associated Press. Although cafes have existed for years in the South American country, they have not been as abundant or glamorous in Caracas as in other capitals across South America, like Buenos Aires with their awnings and fine pastries.

Venezuelans, in fact, have typically drunk their coffee in their homes or in bakeries. Now, however, about 20 cafes - from chains with their own coffee brands to small family shops - have opened this year in eastern, central and southern Caracas, while provincial cities such as Valencia and Barquisimeto are following suit.

The trend emerged after socialist President Nicolas Maduro decided at the beginning of to relax price controls and allow for widespread transactions in foreign currency, which had previously been forbidden. The move has given Maduro's government and businesses breathing space while grappling with a protracted recession and U.

As stores with imported goods sold in dollars, known as bodegones, have flourished, the number of shops offering national and imported coffee has also multiplied. Until the middle of last decade, Venezuela exported coffee but with the onset of the economic crisis production fell, amid price controls and nationalizations.

The virus is transmitted person-to-person, primarily by coughing. There are no effective antivirals or vaccines. American troops stationed abroad are infected. Now t The United States has ordered two top Venezuelan diplomats to leave its territory within 48 hours, the State Department said Wednesday, responding to Caracas's expulsion order against the top two US diplomats there. I had time but, as usual, no bolivars. The attendant at the cash-only lot had some bills but no chance to leave his post during the fleeting moments the bakery nearby put his favorite bread on sale.

The deal: He let me leave my car, and I came back with an extra loaf, acquired with my debit card. He reimbursed me-giving me a bonus of spare change f More News ».