Rory Carroll

A campaign sign is pictured on November 3, 2014. Republicans are poised to pick up seats and could win control of the US Senate on Tuesday in midterm elections heavily influenced by deep voter dissatisfaction with President Barack Obama's job performance.

American campaign rhetoric stuns overseas observers

When you call your leader a dictator, it seems like things are getting pretty bad in your country. But rhetoric like that has been par for the course in the 2014 midterm elections, and The Guardian's Rory Carroll says explaining that to readers overseas is a big challenge.

American campaign rhetoric stuns overseas observers
Anti-government protesters shout during a protest against Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas March 3, 2014.

One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling

One year after Hugo Chavez, his successor and Venezuela are struggling

Hugo Chavez's Political Heir Maduro Wins Presidency

Hugo Chavez's Political Heir Maduro Wins Presidency

Author Rory Carroll Reflects on Hugo Chavez's Political Rule in 'Comandante'

Author Rory Carroll Reflects on Hugo Chavez's Political Rule in 'Comandante'