Venezuela's political foes prepare for high stakes 'battle of the bands'
By Jim Wyss Miami Herald BOGOTA, Colombia — It's a battle of the bands with global implications. On Friday, some of Latin America's hottest artists will be playing a benefit concert in Cucuta, Colombia, in hopes of pressuring Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro to accept tons of humanitarian aid. The initiative, called Venezuela Aid Live, hopes to raise more than $100 million and is being organized by