Judge removed following complaints of pressure to rule against Chavez opponentCARACAS, Venezuela — A judge handling one of Venezuela’s most politically charged cases said Monday that she was fired after complaining about pressure to rule against an opponent of President Hugo Chavez. US congressional report charges corruption in Venezuela allows drug trafficking to flourishCARACAS, Venezuela — A U.S. congressional report on drug trafficking in Venezuela charges that corruption within the government and military has led to a permissive environment that allows smuggling to flourish. Venezuela denies restricting paper imports for newspapersCARACAS, Venezuela — A Venezuelan government agency that sells foreign currency to importers is denying it has limited the supply of dollars for newspapers. 15th century Peruvians sacrificed humans to appease El NinoCARACAS - Archaeologists have found evidence that a woman from the Chimu culture was buried alive in the 15th century at the Chan Chan archaeological complex in Peru to ameliorate the various effects of what we today call the El Nino weather phenomenon. Troops seize opposition-controlled police station in Venezuela, 8 injured in protestsCURIEPE, Venezuela — National Guard troops seized a police station controlled by a leading opponent of President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday, sparking clashes between soldiers and protesters that authorities said injured eight people. Troops seize opposition-controlled police station in Venezuela, 6 injured in protestsCURIEPE, Venezuela — National Guard troops seized control of a police station controlled by a leading opponent of President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday, sparking clashes between troops and protesters that police said left six injured. National Guard troops seize police station under control of Chavez opponent in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Dozens of National Guard troops seized control of a police station controlled by a leading opponent of President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday, adding to tensions between Venezuela’s government and elected opposition officials. Venezuelan official warns state oil workers to support socialist modelCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s oil minister says workers at the state oil company must support President Hugo Chavez’s endeavors or be suspected of conspiring against his socialist revolution. US photographer briefly detained, has images erased by governor’s security in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — An American photographer working for The New York Times was briefly detained by agents from the security detail of a Venezuelan state governor, who seized his camera and erased his photos. Venezuela’s opposition to discuss democracy concerns with OAS chiefCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan opposition leaders said Monday that they will meet with the secretary-general of the Organization of American States to discuss their concerns about growing authoritarianism under President Hugo Chavez. Chavez blasts US plan to solve Honduras coup; talks continue but both sides stubbonrnSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez denounced a U.S.-backed effort to ease Honduras’ coup crisis on Friday as a second day of negotiations ended without a deal between rival contenders for the presidency. Venezuela imposing new rules on cable television, closing radio stationsCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez’s government is imposing new regulations on cable television while revoking the licenses of more than 200 radio stations, the top telecommunications official said Thursday. Opposition mayor of Venezuela’s capital ends hunger strike protesting president’s actionsCARACAS, Venezuela — The mayor of Venezuela’s capital ended a hunger strike Wednesday after the head of the Organization of American States agreed to meet with him and other opposition leaders to discuss moves by the government they say erode their authority. Venezuela takes control of Spanish-owned Banco de Venezuela, nation’s third-largest bankCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez’s government assumed control of Venezuela’s third-largest bank on Friday — making the state the largest player in the nation’s banking system. Venezuelan official says 240 radio stations to have licenses revokedCARACAS, Venezuela — The head of Venezuela’s telecommunications regulatory agency said Friday that 240 radio stations will have their licenses revoked for failing to update their registrations with the government. US envoy hopes to re-establish dialogue with VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — A U.S. envoy who was expelled last year by President Hugo Chavez said Thursday he hopes to re-establish dialogue after resuming his post in Venezuela. US ambassador returns to Caracas following diplomatic spat with VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. ambassador to Venezuela has returned to his post — more than nine months after he was expelled by President Hugo Chavez. Venezuela deports top Mafia suspect to Italy after captureCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela deported a convicted European drug trafficker dubbed the “Mafia’s foreign minister” to Italy on Tuesday, where he has been wanted on drug smuggling charges since 2001. Chavez tells US general to look in mirror, saying US is threat to his region, not VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says a U.S. general shouldn’t be raising concerns that Venezuela is buying arms, and the American commander is wrong to argue there isn’t a “conventional military threat in the region.” Dueling marches in Venezuela back anti-Chavez TV channel, government’s threats to shut it downCARACAS, Venezuela — Thousands of Venezuelans held separate protests Saturday to support and condemn an opposition-aligned TV station that President Hugo Chavez’s government has threatened with closure. Venezuelan ambassador returns to Washington after diplomatic spat with USCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s ambassador returned to Washington on Friday as the nations moved to repair strained diplomatic ties, but the sides are not completely ready to bury the hatchet. Venezuelans protest government moves against anti-Chavez TV channelCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez made a thinly veiled threat against an opposition television station on Thursday, hours after dozens of protesters took to the streets in a show of support for the network. US hopes for new dialogue with return of expelled ambassador to VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — The United States said Thursday it is sending its ambassador back to Venezuela more than nine months after he was expelled by President Hugo Chavez, creating an opening for a less hostile relationship even though many disagreements remain. Venezuela, US to restore diplomatic tiesCARACAS - Venezuela and the US have agreed to restore their diplomatic ties, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro said. Venezuela and US move to restore expelled ambassadors, aiming to repair strained relationsMARACAY, Venezuela — Venezuela and the United States said Wednesday they will restore their ambassadors more than nine months after President Hugo Chavez expelled the U.S. envoy in his final diplomatic bout with the Bush administration. Venezuela to deport Italian Mafia’s ‘foreign minister’ captured in CaracasCARACAS, Venezuela — A convicted European drug trafficker dubbed the “Mafia’s foreign minister” will be deported to Italy after his capture in Caracas in a joint operation by Venezuelan and Italian police, authorities said Tuesday. Italian police nab one of top 30 Mafia fugitives in Caracas, suspected as drug traffickerROME — Authorities arrested one of Italy’s most dangerous Mafia fugitives as he left his apartment in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas, Italian police said Sunday. Venezuela rations dollars, loses billions as Chavez’s currency controls backfire in oil slumpVALENCIA, Venezuela — General Motors Corp. is halting production in Venezuela for three months starting Friday. Ford Motor Co.’s subsidiary announced 10 percent cutbacks last week. Other automakers also are shrinking their business — but not because Venezuelans don’t want to buy cars. Anti-Chavez TV station could face criminal prosecution for guest’s remarkCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s telecommunications regulator asked prosecutors on Tuesday to determine if an opposition-aligned television network is responsible for a talk show guest’s suggestion that foes might kill President Hugo Chavez. Venezuela says banned Coca-Cola Zero because company didn’t declare use of ‘harmful’ sweetenerCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s Health Ministry said Friday it banned sales of Coca-Cola Zero because the company failed to declare that the no-calorie soft drink uses an artificial sweetener allegedly harmful to health. |
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