Tag: Venezuela
Russian navy begins Caribbean exercises
Russian warships have begun naval exercises in the Caribbean for the first time since the end of the Cold War.[MORE]
Chavez eyes presidency through 2021
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has announced he is seeking a constitutional amendment to allow himself to seek re-election, saying he hoped to remain in power until 2021.[MORE]
Chavez mulls amendment to enable indefinite rule
Venezuela's socialist party will evaluate whether to present a plan next year to propose amending the constitution to approve indefinite presidential rule, President Hugo Chavez has said.[MORE]
Chavez loses critical votes in Venezuela election
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has suffered a setback in regional elections, losing several key votes.[MORE]
Russian warships approach Venezuela under US gaze
A Russian military fleet is due to arrive off the coast of Venezuela within 48 hours in a symbolic first visit to the region since the Cold War, closely monitored by US officials.[MORE]
Chavez claims Venezuela vote win
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has claimed a victory in the OPEC nation's vote for governors and mayors after his allies won at least 17 of 22 state races.[MORE]
Nine dead in Venezuela storms
At least nine people died in Venezuela after hours of torrential rain that set off landslides and flooding, on the eve of local elections seen as a test of President Hugo Chavez's popularity.[MORE]
OPEC holds oil production crisis talks
Members of the oil producers cartel OPEC are holding an emergency meeting in Vienna to respond to the latest fall in crude oil prices.[MORE]
Kaka sets up easy Brazil win in Venezuela
Kaka has scored a superb goal only six minutes into his first international for 11 months to set Brazil on the way to a 4-0 win over Venezuela in a World Cup qualifier.[MORE]
Argentine fumes over US 'offer' to scandal witness
Argentina has complained bitterly to the United States after a witness in the Venezuelan "suitcase scandal" said she had been offered political asylum by FBI agents while testifying in Miami.[MORE]
Russian warships head for Venezuelan war games
Russian warships have set sail for Venezuela for a series of exercises off the South American country's coast.[MORE]
US plans to expel Venezuelan envoy: official
The United States will expel Venezuela's ambassador in Washington to retaliate for the oil-exporting Latin American nation's decision to oust the US envoy in Caracas, a US official says.[MORE]
Russian bombers land for training in Venezuela
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez says two Russian bombers have arrived in the country to carry out training flights. [MORE]
Russia to send battleship to Caribbean Sea
Russia will send a nuclear-powered battleship to the Caribbean for a joint naval exercise with Venezuela, Russia's Foreign Ministry said.[MORE]
Perth, Sydney men arrested over cocaine haul
A Perth businessman has been arrested and detained in Venezuela, charged with having a trafficable quantity of cocaine on a yacht.[MORE]
Chavez makes peace with King Juan Carlos
Spain's King Juan Carlos and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez patched up their differences in their first meeting since the Spanish monarch told the Venezuelan leader to "shut up" at a summit last year.[MORE]
Venzuela seeks Russian protection from United States
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has called for a strategic alliance with Russia to protect Venezuela from the United States.[MORE]
Chavez willing to hug but not shut up
President Hugo Chavez said he would like to hug King Juan Carlos when he visits Spain, as the two move beyond last year's spat, where the monarch told the Venezuelan leader to "shut up."[MORE]
Venezuelan Mendoza crowned Miss Universe
Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza, has been crowned Miss Universe 2008 in Vietnam.[MORE]
Venezuela's Chavez says oil could reach $US300
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says oil prices could hit $US300 per barrel if US oil company Exxon Mobil again freezes Venezuelan assets in a dispute over a nationalised oil project.[MORE]
TV station sanctioned over Simpsons broadcasts
A local TV station in Venezuela is being punished for broadcasting The Simpsons during a morning slot reserved for children's program. [MORE]
Chavez threatens to halt oil exports to Europe
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has threatened to stop selling oil to European countries if they apply a new ruling on illegal immigrants that has been condemned by human rights groups.[MORE]
Andes tensions spawn Chavez voodoo doll
Colombians urged to vent anger at Venezuela by jamming pins into Hugo Chavez voodoo dolls.[MORE]
Chavez urges FARC rebels to free all hostages
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has urged the new leader of Colombia's FARC rebels to unconditionally release all prisoners from jungle camps, in an effort to galvanise international efforts to free high-profile hostages.[MORE]
