Why is Venezuela popular right now?

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela near the small Caribbean coastal town of Carupano, the United States Geological Survey said on Friday. (as of January 15 at 19:31 UTC)

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Mar 8		Venezuela es el centro de la atención mundial por el fallecimiento de su presidente Chávez. Mandatarios de varios países se encuentran presentes en el funeral que tiene lugar hoy viernes 8 de marzo. Defined by @enigmasPRESS via What the Trend March 8 at 15:52 UTC
Mar 7		Venezuela es el centro de la atención mundial por el fallecimiento de su presidente Chávez. Mandatarios de varios países estarán presentes en el funeral que tendrá lugar próximo el viernes. Defined by @enigmasPRESS via What the Trend March 7 at 00:56 UTC
Feb 21		¿DONDE COÑO ESTA CHAVEZ? Defined by @VzlaInfo via What the Trend February 21 at 20:09 UTC
Oct 7		Presidential elections in Venezuela are today (October 7th). HAY UN CAMINO. Defined by @jenny_cg5 via What the Trend October 7 at 05:40 UTC
Mar 3	+1 year	La gente esta comentando sobre el proximo Miss Venezuela 2011. Defined by @CarlosGranado via UberTwitter March 3 at 11:45 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela near the small Caribbean coastal town of Carupano. Defined by @Bachi8 via UberTwitter January 15 at 21:37 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela near the small Caribbean coastal town of Carupano. Defined by @Bachi8 via UberTwitter January 15 at 20:09 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela near the small Caribbean coastal town of Carupano. Defined by @santiagocone via web January 15 at 19:34 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	5,6 magnitude earthquake struck near Carupano, Sucre State Defined by @JUSTViiVii via UberTwitter January 15 at 19:32 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Venezuela near the small Caribbean coastal town of Carupano, the United States Geological Survey said on Friday. Defined by @santiagocone via web January 15 at 19:31 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	5,6 magnitude earthquake struck near Carupano, Sucre State / Temblor de 5,6 sacude las cercanias de Carupano, Estado Sucre. And Venezuela wants Jonas Brothers! Defined by Anonymous via web January 15 at 19:29 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	5,6 magnitude earthquake struck near Carupano, Sucre State / Temblor de 5,6 sacude las cercanias de Carupano, Estado Sucre. Defined by @DonFidelity via UberTwitter January 15 at 19:21 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	5,6 magnitude earthquake struck near Carupano, Sucre State / Temblor de 5,6 sacude las cercanias de Carupano, Estado Sucre. Defined by @Dave_51 via UberTwitter January 15 at 19:09 UTC
Jan 15	+10 months	A 5.6-magnitude earthquake happened there today. Defined by Anonymous via web January 15 at 19:05 UTC
Nov 30	+9 months	Orders Closure of Four Private Banks Defined by @santiagoregidor via web November 30 at 23:40 UTC
Aug 1	+5 months	Chavez is shutting down radio stations. Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web August 1 at 23:23 UTC