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After studying journalism abroad, a photographer returned home, where economic collapse needed documenting.

After studying journalism abroad, a photographer returned home, where economic collapse needed documenting.

GALAX, VA — The Blue Ridge Music Center is presenting Larry & Joe with guest Shay Martin Lovette for an evening of folk fusion and heartfelt singing in its next

OPEC’s Venezuela continues to flare over half its natural gas production and burn off more than the output from Houston-based Freeport LNG’s three-train, 15-mtpa export facility, which is about 2.2 Bcf/d, and then some.

Larry Bellorín is a musician from Venezuela, who is seeking asylum in the U.S. He thought his musical career was in the past until he met Joe Troop, a GRAMMY-nominated musician and North Carolina native who introduced Larry to the folk music and traditions of Appalachia, which seemed quite similar to the joropo he played in Venezuela. Their duo, Larry & Joe, is the realization of a dream for both musicians. It’s also a reminder for Larry of what — and who — he had to leave behind.

The head of Juan Guiadó's campaign command in Monagas State, Leonardo Padilla, declared on behalf of several political organizations his rejection of the scandalous acts of corruption in the country, which also involve this eastern state.

Two Venezuelan brothers have been missing since December 11 and their relatives are concerned. Relatives say that from then until this Tuesday, 16 days have passed without contact from Maiker Lopez (32) and Maifer Lopez (31). They were last seen by family on December 11 at Maiker's house in Dino Run, Charlieville, Chaguanas. Maiker's wife

Doral, Fla., nicknamed “Doralzuela,” has become a destination for the many people fleeing a troubled country. There, they find support, and, ideally, a new home.

Joe Troop of Che Apalache teams up with Larry Bellorín, a legend of Llanera music, as Larry & Joe duo

“We’re structurally dismantling barriers to our music. Language isn’t a barrier. Race and color aren’t barriers; in the end, all blood is red.”