Chávez blames IMF for global financial crisis

" According to the Venezuelan ruler, Latin America may construct an alternate financial architecture Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez said on Wednesday that the global financial crisis whose epicenter is the...

OPEC to meet as oil prices drop (updated)

" UPDATES: Opec on Thursday called an emergency meeting to discuss reducing its oil production to halt the recent collapse in oil prices. In an unusually frank statement, the cartel said it was concerned about the...

Venezuela increase foreign participation in gas project

In a move to confirm the readiness of foreign companies to invest in Venezuela, representatives of Chevron, Gazprom and Eni signed into gas pojects. Oil executives from Qatar, Algeria, Portugal and Japan were also...

Bolivian army disappointed at Chavez's meddling

When Venezuelan President questioned the silence of Bolivian Army at the US meddling in their country, such comments fell badly at some cadres. "The head of the Armed Forces, General Luis Trigo, expressed his...

Fidel warns that it would be a disaster if Chávez was assassinated

"  CARACAS.—The assassination of President Hugo Chávez would be a disaster for the homeland of Simón Bolívar, warned Cuban leader Fidel Castro in a letter read out on television by the Venezuelan...

Venezuela's Chávez riles critics with new decree

The opposition has tried to link its protests for corrupt candidates to the coming local elections with the recent 26 laws Chavez issued by decree. Chavez was given full powers to rule by decree for a year. Such...

Infighting threatens Venezuela vote

Local elections on 23 November 2008 will certainly have a long lasting effect on Venezuelan politics. It would decide the fate of President Chavez after his current administration term is over. It would also prove...

Venezuelans Optimistic and 54% Approve of Chávez

Amid the tacit campaign for the coming local election in November, the popularity of Venezuelan President continues to occupy a place in high preferences. However, such position did not prevent the failure to pass...

Obama´s victory and Chávez regional leadership: an unlikely battle?

A recent article at Christian Science Magazine ponders on the possible adverse effects of an Obama victory over Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez´s regional leadership. By consulting local opposition leaders only, it comes to a conclusion that appears rather dull:...

President Chávez calls for better U.S.-Venezuela relations

In what has been considered a major shift in foreign policy, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called for a renewal of the anti-drug cooperation with US. Such cooperation scheme was halted after Caracas accused current US republican government of spying and...

Brazil and Venezuela at best of times?

A recent visit by Brazilian President Lula da Silva has been hailed a most productive. This article states bilateral relations are at their peak. However, political struggle for leadership and energy control could prove otherwise. Venezuela will most likely get the Paraguayan...

Jaime Bayly y sus graves ofensas a Hugo Chávez

En su programa del jueves, Jaime Bayly, se inventó una entrevista con Hugo Chávez en clave de humor pero en la misma lanza graves ofensas al Presidente de Venezuela. Ver mas aquí:  http://www.noticias24.com/actualidad/?p=4674

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