Venezuela’s Chavez says defiant news network could be closed _ if it doesn’t stand downCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez threatened to close down an opposition-sided news network, saying the defiant Globovision channel’s days on the airwaves will be numbered if its directors don’t stand down. Coca-Cola pulls Coca-Cola Zero after Venezuela bans sale, alleges it has harmful ingredientsCARACAS, Venezuela — Coca-Cola Corp. said Thursday it has temporarily stopped selling its Coca-Cola Zero brand in Venezuela after the country’s health ministry banned it, claiming the no-calorie soft drink contains harmful ingredients. Venezuela bans sale of Coca-Cola Zero, alleging soft drink contains harmful ingredientsCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s health ministry has banned the sale of Coca-Cola Zero, claiming the no-calorie soft drink contains harmful ingredients. Venezuela orders anti-Chavez TV channel to pay $2.3 million for alleged unpaid taxesCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s tax agency ordered an anti-government news network to pay $2.3 million in back taxes on Friday, a day after its president was charged in a separate investigation and troops raided his home. Venezuela’s Chavez tells private banks to work with government or face sanctionsCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday threatened to sanction private banks that fail to collaborate with his government’s regulations as it moves toward a socialist economy. Chavez accuses US intelligence services of backing plot to kill himCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday alleged that U.S. intelligence agencies were behind a purported assassination plot that prevented him from visiting El Salvador. Venezuela investigates anti-Chavez TV president for suspected ‘environmental crime’CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan prosecutors said Tuesday that they’re opening a new investigation into the president of a television station opposed to President Hugo Chavez. Chavez the communicator: media-savvy Venezuelan leader talks on _ and on and onCARACAS, Venezuela — The program begins with upbeat music that sounds like a game show theme. Colors shimmer across the screen, and the title appears: “Hello, President.” Chavez’s next gift for Obama? A book by Soviet leader Vladimir LeninCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says he has a new book for President Barack Obama: “What is to be Done?” by communist Vladimir Lenin, founder of the Soviet state. Venezuela seizes food plant owned by US companyCARACAS - The Venezuelan government Friday took over a food-processing plant owned by US food giant Cargill, arguing that it had violated state rules for the production of goods with regulated prices. Venezuela uses Vietnamese method to boost rice harvestCARACAS - Venezuela has began a project to grow rice using Vietnamese technology, a method that replaces chemical fertilisers with fish in water channels between the rice plots. Venezuela seizes 2 tons of cocaine, defends anti-drug effortsCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities have seized nearly two tons of cocaine and arrested three suspects in their largest drug bust in months, the country’s top counter-drug official said Monday. Venezuela says weapons cache uncovered, 4 foreigners detained in suspected terrorist cellCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan police uncovered a cache of weapons and explosives at a Caracas apartment and later detained four foreigners on suspicion of planning terrorist acts, authorities said Saturday. Venezuelan NGOs warn proposed law could clamp down on critical organizationsCARACAS, Venezuela — Prominent Venezuelan nongovernmental organizations warned Thursday that a bill being drafted by lawmakers loyal to President Hugo Chavez could be used to financially strangle groups that criticize the government. Former pro-Chavez mayor charged with embezzlement in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan prosecutors filed embezzlement and other charges Wednesday against a former Caracas mayor who supports the government of President Hugo Chavez. Ternium SA to turn over majority stake in steel maker Sidor to Venezuela for $1.97 billionCARACAS, Venezuela — Ternium SA has agreed to sell its 59.7 percent share in steel maker Sidor to Venezuela for $1.97 billion. Venezuelan lawmakers give tentative OK for bill letting Chavez take over oil contractorsCARACAS, Venezuela — The National Assembly gave preliminary approval Tuesday to legislation that would let President Hugo Chavez’s government seize control of some oil service companies without following usual legal procedures for expropriating private businesses. 16 Venezuelan soldiers, 1 civilian killed in helicopter crash near Colombian borderCARACAS, Venezuela — Sixteen Venezuelan soldiers and a civilian were killed when a military helicopter crashed Sunday near the Colombian border, the state news agency reported. A brigadier general was among those killed. Eighteen soldiers killed in Venezuela helicopter crashCARACAS - A Venezuelan military helicopter crashed near the country’s border with Colombia killing 18 soldiers, President Hugo Chavez said Sunday. 17 Venezuelan soldiers, 1 civilian killed in helicopter crash near Colombian borderCARACAS, Venezuela — Seventeen Venezuelan soldiers and a civilian were killed when a military helicopter crashed Sunday near the Colombian border, the state news agency reported. A brigadier general was among those killed. President says 18 Venezuelan soldiers killed in helicopter crash near Colombian borderCARACAS, Venezuela — Eighteen Venezuelan soldiers, including a brigadier general, died when their helicopter crashed Sunday near Venezuela’s border with Colombia, President Hugo Chavez said. Venezuela’s Chavez prepares for Iranian president’s visit as US expresses concernCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez met with a delegation from Iran on Saturday to prepare for an upcoming visit from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad — an alliance that has provoked concern in Washington. Chavez dismisses US report criticizing Venezuela on terrorism, urges Obama to end Cuba embargoCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Friday condemned a U.S. report that alleges Venezuela fails to cooperate in fighting terrorism and called on President Barack Obama to end the decades-long trade embargo against Cuba. Venezuelan police, troops break up opposition march with tear gas and water cannonsCARACAS, Venezuela — Hundreds of Venezuelan police and National Guard troops broke up a protest march Friday with volleys of tear gas and blasts from water cannons that scattered a crowd of President Hugo Chavez’s opponents. Venezuelan police, troops break up opposition march with tear gas and water cannonCARACAS, Venezuela — Hundreds of Venezuelan police and National Guard troops broke up an opposition march Friday with volleys of tear gas and water cannon blasts. Chavez says Venezuela’s military won’t allow Colombian rebels to operate over borderCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez said Thursday that his government will not tolerate incursions by Colombian rebels into Venezuelan territory. Venezuela seeks Interpol help in going after another political opponent of Hugo ChavezCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela has sought Interpol’s help in seeking the arrest of Alfredo Pena, a political opponent of President Hugo Chavez who is facing corruption allegations, the Attorney General’s Office said Thursday. Correction: Venezuela-Opposition Leader storyCARACAS, Venezuela — In an April 20 story about corruption allegations against Venezuelan opposition leader Manuel Rosales, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the accusations relate to $68.3 million in disputed income. Both prosecutors and Rosales say the income was worth about 147,000 strong bolivars, or about $68,000 in Venezuelan currency at today’s official exchange rate. Venezuela approves law to transfer funds from opposition mayor to governmentCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved a law that gives control over the budget of an opposition-run city to an official appointed by President Hugo Chavez. Venezuela, Iran seek to strengthen defense ties as Iranian official visitsCARACAS, Venezuela — Iran’s defense minister has held talks with officials in Venezuela seeking to strengthen military ties. |
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