Venezuelans attend Live Aid

The World

Thousands of Venezuelans and Colombians turned out for the one-day festival put on by Richard Branson. Everyone turned out to have a good time despite the backdrop of politics. Reporter Luke Taylor tells us about the show and the contrasts.

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