Strong earthquake rocks VenezuelaCARACAS - A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked several parts of Venezuela Saturday, but there were no reports of casualties or damage. Moderate earthquake rattles Venezuela’s capital; no injuries or damage immediately reportedCARACAS, Venezuela — An earthquake rattled Venezuela’s capital Saturday, but there were no reports of major damage or injuries. Chavez: Venezuela expecting delivery of rockets from Russia after signing military agreementsCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he has signed military agreements with Russia and is soon expecting the arrival of some “little rockets.” Anti-Chavez television channel notified of new probe, risks losing broadcast licenseCARACAS, Venezuela — The government said Monday a leading TV channel aligned with Venezuela’s opposition could lose its broadcast license for allegedly airing a viewer’s text message calling for a coup and the assassination of President Hugo Chavez. Venezuela opens new probe into anti-Chavez TV, announces 29 more broadcasters will be closedCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s telecommunications chief announced a new probe into a television station opposed to President Hugo Chavez’s government on Saturday, and said 29 broadcasters will soon face closure. Tens of thousands march against Chavez in Venezuela, accusing him of growing authoritarianismCARACAS, Venezuela — Tens of thousands marched through Venezuela’s capital on Saturday to protest what they call growing authoritarianism by President Hugo Chavez. Chavez welcomes US decision to support ally by cutting aid to Honduras’ interim governmentCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is welcoming the United States’ decision to cut millions of dollars in aid to Honduras. Critics denounce Venezuela’s Chavez in multi-city protests from Argentina to HondurasBOGOTA — Opponents of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez held protests Friday against the leftist leader in cities across Latin America, in an effort coordinated through Twitter, Facebook and a Web site titled “No More Chavez!” Venezuelan authorities arrest opposition leader for alleged violence during protestCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities have arrested an opposition leader for alleged violence during a protest. Venezuela: Protesters aiming to ‘destabilize’ government will face criminal chargesCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s top prosecutor threatened on Friday to have severe criminal charges brought against unruly demonstrators, accusing opposition protesters of trying to destabilize President Hugo Chavez’s government. Hugo Chavez: Venezuela preparing to break diplomatic ties with Colombia over US troop planCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that Venezuela is getting ready to break off diplomatic relations with Colombia over the neighboring country’s plan to give American troops greater access to its military bases. Police disperse opposition marchers as Venezuelans protest for and against education lawCARACAS, Venezuela — Police dispersed opponents of President Hugo Chavez’s government on Saturday as thousands demonstrated both for and against an education law that critics fear will lead to political indoctrination in schools. Venezuela: Collaboration with US Coast Guard led to drug bust in Caribbean SeaCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela says its collaboration with U.S. authorities led to the seizure of about a ton of cocaine aboard a ship in the Caribbean Sea. Eight killed in Venezuela prison brawlCARACAS - At least eight people have been killed and five injured in a brawl among inmates at an overpopulated prison in the southern Venezuelan state of Bolivar, a prison watchdog group has said. Chavez to visit Russia for military shoppingCARACAS - The purchase of Russian tanks will be among the several agreements to be signed between Moscow and Caracas during the visit of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez in September, according to media reports. Media watchdog welcomes Venezuela’s arrest of suspect in attack on journalistsCARACAS, Venezuela — Reporters Without Borders has praised Venezuelan authorities for arresting a man suspected of participating in an attack on journalists. Venezuela says no changes to boost downpayment for oil sold to poor states in Petrocaribe pactCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela said Sunday that no plans are being considered to require more money up front from poor Caribbean and Central American nations buying oil on preferential terms under its Petrocaribe program. Colombian consul says Venezuelan police briefly detain dozens of Colombians as they await IDsCARACAS, Venezuela — Colombia’s consul in Caracas said Sunday that Venezuelan authorities briefly detained a few dozen Colombians as they waited to get identification cards that are regularly distributed by the consulate. Venezuelan painter keen to hold exhibition in CubaCARACAS - Renowned Venezuelan painter Victor Gil has said that he dreams to exhibit his works in Cuba, the birth place of Wifredo Lam, considered the top avant-garde exponent in the Caribbean Island. Chavez: Venezuela to strengthen ties with Russia, China as US makes inroads in Latin AmericaCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says Venezuela’s ties with nations like Russia and China have gained importance as the U.S. moves to expand its military presence in Latin America. Venezuela’s Chavez shares cake with Fidel Castro on Cuba leader’s 83rd birthdayCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez said Friday he found his close ally and mentor Fidel Castro in good health during a visit to Cuba to celebrate the Cuban leader’s 83rd birthday. Hundreds protest attack on journalists in Venezuela, call for investigation, end to violenceCARACAS, Venezuela — Hundreds gathered in Venezuela on Friday to demand justice after a group of journalists protesting media regulations were kicked, punched and beaten with sticks. Venezuela approves law paving the way for gov’t takeovers of urban landCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved a law that paves the way for the government to take over private buildings and land in urban areas. Venezuela’s assembly approves education bill amid tensions, rival protestsCARACAS, Venezuela — Lawmakers loyal to President Hugo Chavez gave final approval on Friday to legislation that has raised fears among government opponents of impending socialist indoctrination in schools. US, Colombia likely to finalize agreement on using 7 bases this month, official saysCARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. military officials on Thursday defended a proposed agreement to use seven Colombia bases, saying the deal would not change U.S. missions in Colombia nor increase the allowed number of troops. Police use tear gas to break up rival protests as Venezuela’s assembly takes up education billCARACAS, Venezuela — Police used tear gas on Thursday to disperse protests for and against a pending law that President Hugo Chavez’s foes warn could lead to socialist indoctrination in schools. Venezuela’s lockstep legislature gets little respect as it enacts Chavez’s socialist agendaCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s congress is often criticized for ignoring the business of the country as legislators don Arab keffiyehs to taunt Israel or gaze at photos of topless women — supposedly in the name of breast cancer research. Foes of Venezuela’s Chavez charge proposed education bill aims to indoctrinating youngstersCARACAS, Venezuela — Hundreds protested outside Venezuela’s legislature Tuesday against an education bill that they charge will open the way for President Hugo Chavez’s government to indoctrinate children with socialist ideology. Venezuela’s mountains, coast and Angel Falls: Boundless natural beauty for bold travelersCARACAS, Venezuela —Venezuela should be a tourist mecca. Venezuela’s Chavez to military: Colombia’s plans to increase US military presence poses threatCARACAS, Venezuela —President Hugo Chavez told his military to be prepared for a possible confrontation with Colombia, warning that Bogota’s plans to increase the U.S. military presence at its bases poses a threat to Venezuela. |
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