John Otis

John Otis appears in the following:

Election Tricks in Venezuela; American Students Slowly Return to China

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Authorities in Venezuela are using all manner of tricks to try to ensure President Nicholas Maduro is reelected next month. However, as we hear, it seems that the stunts and intimidation are not working.

And in China, the number of American's studying abroad is increasing, but is nowhere near pre-COVID levels. We look at why.

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Venezuela's contest that features songs of praise for the authoritarian leader

Wednesday, May 08, 2024

It's a show that's got it all — music, dancing, sequins and razzmatazz. And the winning song becomes the official campaign music for President Nicolás Maduro.

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Venezuelan opposition is showing new life after naming a candidate to take on Maduro

Friday, May 03, 2024

Venzuela's opposition finally gets to name a candidate to take on President Nicolas Maduro in July's election. The authoritarian leader has used all sorts of underhanded tricks to seize the advantage.

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At this annual festival in Colombia, donkeys play dress up

Saturday, April 27, 2024

We look at how one town in Colombia pays homage to the donkey at one of the country's most popular annual festivals.

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Biden reinstates sanctions on Venezuela

Thursday, April 18, 2024

The U.S. administration has reinstated sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sector, accusing President Nicolás Maduro of failing to commit to free and fair elections.

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U.S. could reimpose sanctions on Venezuela if it does not comply with its demands

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Venezuela faces a deadline this week to commit to holding free and fair elections or face the return of US oil sanctions.

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In Venezuela, the Maduro regime is making it difficult for many people to vote

Friday, April 12, 2024

Opposition candidates unable to register or stand in the election, and now fears that many potential voters will be unable to register at all. Is Venezuela's election turning into a farce?

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How Venezuela's opposition leader is getting around the government's ballot ban

Monday, March 25, 2024

Venezuela's opposition has united around a proxy candidate amid an ongoing repression of their leader by the government ahead of July's presidential election.

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He's never won a major race, but he's Colombia's best known cyclist

Thursday, December 28, 2023

The tale of cycling mad Colombia's best known cyclist — he may never have won a major race — but he's a social media sensation in a country that takes cycling very, very seriously.

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Venezuelan voters approve referendum that would take over disputed area with Guyana

Monday, December 04, 2023

Venezuela's election board says voters on Sunday approved a referendum called for by the government to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighboring Guyana.

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Venezuela to hold referendum upholding its claim on what Guyana says is its territory

Sunday, December 03, 2023

Venezuela and neighboring Guyana are at loggerheads over Venezuela staking a claim on more than half of Guyana's oil-rich territory. On Sunday, Venezuela will hold a referendum to uphold its claim.

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Armed with barriers made of human hair, Venezuelans take on massive oil slicks

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Venezuelans attempt to tackle the massive oil slicks that are clogging up one of South America's largest bodies of inland water — by using human hair.

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A popular oppositional candidate in Venezuela has been banned from upcoming elections

Friday, November 17, 2023

Venezuela's authoritarian regime has just banned the most popular opposition candidate of standing in next year's election. As recent history has shown, that might not work in their favor.

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Kidnap of Liverpool soccer star puts harsh light on Colombia peace talks with rebels

Saturday, November 11, 2023

The father of Colombian soccer star Luis Diaz was freed earlier this week, after he was abducted by a guerrilla group.

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Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Millions of Venezuelans have migrated to escape authoritarian rule and their country's worst economic crisis. For the first time, they're the largest group detained for entering the U.S. irregularly.

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To foster a free election in Venezuela, the U.S. is offering the Maduro regime a deal

Thursday, October 26, 2023

In an effort to promote a free election in Venezuela, the U.S. government is offering the autocratic government of Nicolas Maduro a deal. But already it's facing challenges.

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A family in Venezuela prepares to leave for the U.S.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Millions of Venezuelans have left their country to escape authoritarian rule and economic collapse. We tell the story of one family headed to the U.S.

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The Maduro regime is disrupting the opposition's efforts before Venezuela's election

Monday, October 16, 2023

Venezuela's opposition are holding a primary to elect the candidate who will take on President Nicolas Maduro in next year's elections. The Maduro government is not making campaigning or voting easy.

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Venezuelans continue to flee the country as the economy shows no signs of recovery

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Venezuelans continue to leave their homeland in record numbers. It is the largest refugee exodus ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere.

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Bogotá has some of the worst traffic. It's finally getting a metro, with China's help

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Colombia's capital is home to 11 million people — and to some of the worst traffic jams in the world. Now Chinese companies are building its first metro line.

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