Caracas Essays

Simon Bolivar changed South America. He freed many countries in South America, while keeping his goals entirely intact. He took a stand against a tyrannical leader, to defeat a corrupt government, to gain freedom, and liberty. When Simon Bolivar was a young man he traveled to Europe, to visit the ruler of Spain, Napoleon. Napoleon was a French military leader who had crowned himself emperor, and quickly rose to power. While in Europe, Bolivar and Napoleon discussed their goals and ambitions. Napoleon

When evaluating and providing background on important people in the history of different countries, many readers an historians find it helpful to compare this historical figure to other historical figures in history. These comparisons can be both educational and accurate and they can be inaccurate and can stretch different characteristics of people to fit with the other person in the comparison. One comparison historians often make is the comparison between Venezuela’s Simón Bolivar and Colonial

Like millions of other young adults in the United States right now, I also migrated to the United States when I was quite young. I left my home in Caracas, Venezuela in the summer of 2006. I remember Venezuela fondly; the coastal breeze, the rich smell of the soil, the friendly "Hello" and "Goodbye" exchanged in elevators and waiting rooms, and most importantly the pastry shops that lined the streets and tantalized me with glazed and shiny delicacies and fresh gelato. In July of 2006, I boarded an

The most meaningful intellectual experience I had occurred the last time I had the chance to visit my home country, Venezuela. It was late July of 2010, and I was visiting the only family members that remain in Caracas. The moments I arrived I was immediately confronted by the immensely deteriorated state of the airport. The walls were peeling in places, the duty-free store was only the size of a small supply closet, and even the baggage claim carousels were dirty and undulating in weakness. The

Long ago I thought there was no light at the end of the tunnel; long ago I thought there was no hope. Surviving isn't living and doing it so scared of the repercussions is just horrible. I was born and raised in Cuba, I saw the despair of many families. I saw death, disease and the dissolution of families, friendships. Venezuelans struggle to find goods, food or medication is as hard as the struggle I lived back In Cuba on my teens years. Back there I couldn't do anything, now I ask everyone to help

By 1810 the Caracas city council deposed the viceroyalty from the city. The council sent Bolivar to Europe to gain support from Great Britain in recognizing them as a free country. It is here where he met former revolutionary upstart Francisco de Miranda, whom he convinced to return to America with him and lead the revolutionaries against the Spanish forces. In 1811 a national congress met in Caracas. Bolivar was not a delegate, but he did deliver a speech

Since I was young, I learned many different good values thanks to my family that always encouraged the promotion of these. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela. I was a part of the school “Colegio Santiago de Leon de Caracas”, where I was able to develop the different values that I possess today. In this stage of my life I learned what responsibility was, and would continue to be one of my mayor values. This value ensured the achievement of my commitments and my goals. This school provided me with the

rebel group decided to take control (coup). Inconveniently for Chavez and the Revolutionary Bolivarian Movement – 200 the Venezuelan government knew beforehand. But this didn’t stop them. Chavez loaded 460 troops onto busses which were diverted to Caracas (CC). The Venezuelan President, Carlos Andres Perez, was warned that the rebel group was waiting for him at the palace yet he still went in. This became a televised event and Perez assured the people that the movement had been out down. Chavez agreed

What makes me who I am? I don't like the thought that every detail of my essence and my being was meant to be only because that was the way someone created me; or worse yet, something connected to the timeline of my destiny that someone or perhaps something divine wrote for me. I like to think that every detail of me was slowly molded to make me the person who I am today. And each one of the features that emerged, changed, and finally settled within my personality have a background story. Therefore

The late Hugo Chavez of Venezuela was a president many will not forget. He influenced many in more ways than one. Hugo Chavez went from poverty and prison to presidency. His accomplishments were legion and his story speaks more than words. The depth, scope, and popularity of his accomplishments mark Chavez as the renaissance president of the 21st century (Petras). Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias was born on July 28, 1954, to a poor family in the town of Sabaneta in the province of Barinas (Minster). Chavez’s

Augustine of Hippo, an insightful bishop and philosopher from the African Province of the Roman Empire once said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” When learning more about other countries, familiar or not, you can learn about life, love, history, and many other necessary feelings/functions in life. While researching Venezuela not only was I intrigued by their history and breathtaking attractions, but by their rich culture. Life in Venezuela may not be the greatest

I am Barbar El Cheikha. I am 22 years old. I am from Caracas, Venezuela. Now I live in Miami, I came here in 2010, because the things in my country were pretty difficult, in terms of the insecurity. I love to play soccer with my friends; also I love to discover new things in terms of technology. My purpose is to pursuit my goals and be someone in the future. I can help in different things, I can go to the church and help the kids receive their first communion. I can help my family in the house

not able to walk down the street or play outside with other children due to fear from both the parents and themselves. They are scared of the shooters, the mother stated “I see ten year olds carrying guns”. This is due to the lack of resources in Caracas, Venezuela which influences them to become part of a gang. They overprotect their children “so they don’t take the wrong path.” The Torrealba family describes themselves to be living “like sardines in a can”. However, they get by, they teach the children

An asylum is offered by one State to an individual looking for shelter from another State. On account of political shelter, the exile is inside of the region of the State where the offense was conferred. A decision to grant diplomatic asylum involves derogation from the sovereignty of that State. It pulls back the wrongdoer from the locale of the regional State and constitutes mediation in matters which are solely inside of the fitness of that State [Peru]. Such derogation from territorial sovereignty

under his watch. The military had stopped their support because of his inconvenient actions towards the country. The CIA also didn't want him to have any power or control of the country anymore because he was planning to assassinate Betancourt in Caracas on June 24, 1960. After the case with the three revolutionary Mirabal sisters who were notoriously killed by Trujillo’s henchmen in a car accident in 1960, an underground association began plotting the murder of Trujillo and On May 30, 1961 Trujillo

is guaranteed in Venezuela’s constitution, but many native practices have been lost to conversion, and the few remaining survive in remote rural areas. Other minor, yet growing, religions include Protestantism, Islam and Judaism which can be found Caracas and other large cities. While Christianity has a large presence in the United States, there are dozens of varying denominations including, but not limited to Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, Evangelical and Mormon.

and Bolivia to freedom. He likewise establish the frameworks of majority rule government in Latin America acting as president from 1819 to 1830 of the Hispanic-American republic known as Gran Colombia. Simon Bolivar was conceived July 1783, in Caracas, Venezuela to rich respectable folks in Venezuela. His guardians passed on when he was youthful, and he was to a great extent raised by his medical caretaker, family companions, and educators. A standout amongst the most persuasive of his educators

My grandfather Guido Gonzalez was the first person from his family to come and settle in America. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela. At just 10 years old, he left his family and everything he knew to come and experience all that America had to offer. He arrived in America in 1949. He first arrived in New York, which was where most immigrants first went. He said as soon as he arrived in America, he was immediately amazed by all he saw; he knew that many opportunities were awaiting him here. Shortly

mother countries wanted independence and freedom to live on their own and they accomplished that with the leadership of certain men who each had huge roles in their wars for independence. Simon Bolivar, also known as el Libertador, was born in Caracas, Venezuela on July 24, 1783. He was a great leader who played an important role in the liberation of different Latin American colonies. Bolivar was smart, as he received great education as a young man. After he already matured he made a promise that

The client reported he was born in Caracas, Venezuela and later moved to Spain and then Chili with his parents because of his father work. At 12-years old he moved to Florida where he currently resides in Coconut Creek. He noted he was primarily raised by his biological parents.The client described his childhood as "good, " and could not describe anything negative about his upbringing. He reported he and his family moved every four years due to his father work. However, he described his relationship