Category: Venezuela
October 26, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Prison Standoff Ends After Hostages Released
Today in Latin America Top Story — Inmates who had held hostage more than 50 guards and other prison workers in the Tocuyito lockup have released the final 12 hostages, […] Read More >
October 18, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela: Supreme Court Casts Doubt On Chávez Rival’s Presidential Bid
Today in Latin America Top Story — The Venezuelan Supreme Court defied an international human-rights court and dealt a major blow to the political aspirations of one of President Hugo […] Read More >
September 29, 2011 > Roque Planas
Hugo Chávez Denies He Was Hospitalized, Says He’s Recovering
President Hugo Chávez said at a press conference broadcast by state television from Venezuela Thursday afternoon that he continues to recover from cancer treatment and denied that he had been […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Roque Planas
Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez Rallies Supporters By Phone In New York
NEW YORK — When faced with serious illness, many people turn to religion for solace and inspiration. It’s not the reaction most would expect to see, however, from the Western […] Read More >
September 23, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Helped Mediate Release Of American Hikers From Iran
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan authorities announced that ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez helped mediate the release of two American hikers who were imprisoned in Iran for […] Read More >
September 21, 2011 > Roque Planas
Chávez Reiterates Support For Full Palestine U.N. Membership And Statehood
UNITED NATIONS — Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez reaffirmed his support Tuesday for the creation of a Palestinian state, in an open letter addressed to Secretary General of the United Nations […] Read More >
September 16, 2011 > Staff
Venezuela Keeps In Contact With Carlos The Jackal, Officials Say
Today in Latin America Top Story — Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolás Maduro said that his government provides permanent support to convicted terrorist Carlos the Jackal, who is serving a life […] Read More >
September 9, 2011 > Staff
U.S. Sanctions Venezuelan Officials For Alleged FARC Ties
Today in Latin America Top Story — The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added four Venezuelan government officials close to President Hugo Chávez to its its drug “kingpin” list, […] Read More >
August 27, 2011 > Roque Planas
Hugo Chávez’s Third Round Of Chemotherapy Will Be In Venezuela
President Hugo Chávez will continue his chemotherapy in Venezuela, working with a team of Cuban and Venezuelan doctors, state media reported Saturday. The Venezuelan leader’s third round of chemotherapy will […] Read More >
August 24, 2011 > Staff
Chávez Says Venezuela Only Recognizes Gaddafi Gov In Libya
Today in Latin America Top Story— Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez said on Tuesday that Venezuela will continue to recognize Muammar Gaddafi as the leader of Libya and will not recognize […] Read More >