Venezuela’s cable television chamber says government plans to impose new regulationsCARACAS, Venezuela — The government of President Hugo Chavez is preparing to impose new regulations on cable TV, the head of Venezuela’s cable television chamber said Wednesday. Venezuela’s Chavez say ousted Honduran president returned home with help from militaryNEW YORK — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says the ousted Honduran president sneaked back to his country with the help of Honduran military personnel. Venezuela’s Chavez applauds Obama UN speech, but says US not working for peaceNEW YORK — The last time he was here, Hugo Chavez called then U.S. President George W. Bush “the devil,” but on Wednesday Venezuela’s leader offered slightly more-positive sentiments for Barack Obama. Venezuela says it captures pilot sought by US since 2007 on cocaine trafficking chargesCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s justice minister says police have captured an American pilot wanted on cocaine smuggling charges in the United States. Venezuela begins examining remains of 1989 riot victims; relatives have doubts about probeCARACAS, Venezuela — Authorities began opening tombs Monday to identify the remains of dozens of people killed during riots more than two decades ago and look for evidence against police and soldiers responsible for slayings during the unrest. Ex-president Carter says he’s disappointed in Venezuelan leader ChavezBOGOTA, Colombia — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says he is disappointed by Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez and concerned he is increasingly shifting toward an authoritarian regime. Miss Universe back home to celebrate win, says Venezuela aiming for third consecutive crownCARACAS, Venezuela — The newly crowned Miss Universe returned to her native Venezuela on Saturday to celebrate her historic selection, saying the nation would go for its third consecutive win at next year’s pageant. Ex-president of Peru, Bolivia decry actions against media in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Former presidents from Peru and Bolivia joined newspaper editors from across the Americas on Friday in condemning what they call a series of attempts by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and some of his allies, to clamp down on the news media. Brazil’s Lula defends South America arms buildup, including Venezuelan purchasesBRASILIA, Brazil — Major military weapons purchases by Brazil and Venezuela won’t spur an arms race in South America and are necessary to protect borders and natural resources, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Friday. Chavez: Venezuela mulls allowing air force to shoot down suspected drug planesCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez said Thursday he’s mulling the possibility of allowing Venezuela’s air force to shoot down suspected drug planes, but he is not convinced it’s a good idea. Chlorine gas truck, cargo vehicle collide in Venezuela; 9 killed, 326 have breathing problemsCARACAS, Venezuela — The collision of a truck carrying chlorine gas and a cargo vehicle has killed nine people and provoking breathing problems in 326 others, authorities said Thursday. Venezuelan opposition figure seeks asylum in Peru to evade charges of inciting violenceLIMA, Peru — A Venezuelan opposition figure sought political asylum in Peru on Thursday to evade charges that he incited violence in an August protest against a controversial education law, his lawyer said. Media’s freedom in Venezuela a top concern at Inter American Press Association forumCARACAS, Venezuela — Press freedom groups condemn Venezuela’s recent shutdown of radio stations as part of a broader strategy by President Hugo Chavez to progressively clamp down on the private news media — and they want to put a stop to it. Rights group says Venezuela’s Chavez using prosecutors to crack down on opposition protestersCARACAS, Venezuela — Over 2,000 opponents of President Hugo Chavez have gone to trial over the last seven years for crimes stemming from their participation in protests and dozens are currently in prison, a local human rights organization said Wednesday. Russia to help Venezuela start nuclear program; Chavez’s project still in planning stageCARACAS, Venezuela — Hugo Chavez wants to join the nuclear energy club and is looking to Russia for help in getting started. US worried about Venezuelan arms buildup, nuclear aspirationsWASHINGTON — A U.S. official said Monday that Venezuelan arms acquisitions could spark an arms race in Latin America and he also expressed misgivings about the country’s possible nuclear ambitions. Hugo Chavez says Moscow has offered Venezuela $2.2 billion in credit to buy Russian weaponsCARACAS, Venezuela — Russia has opened a $2.2 billion line of credit for Venezuela to purchase weapons including armored vehicles and surface-to-air missiles, President Hugo Chavez said Sunday. Venezuelan authorities investigate shooting death of opposition mayor in western townCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s federal police are investigating the shooting death of a mayor who was a member of the opposition to President Hugo Chavez. Earthquake rattles Venezuelal capital area; 14 people reported injured, some buildings damagedCARACAS, Venezuela — An earthquake shook Venezuela’s capital and nearby states Saturday, injuring 14 people and causing damage to a few buildings. 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.” Chavez jokes with Spanish king who once told him to shut upMADRID — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez joked Friday with King Juan Carlos, saying the Spanish monarch’s new beard reminded him of Fidel Castro, further cementing a patched-up rapport with a man who once told Chavez to shut up. Venezuela’s Chavez wraps up 9-country tour with meetings in SpainMADRID — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will focus on energy and oil agreements during a visit Friday to Madrid, the last stop of a nine-country tour. Venezuela recognizes Georgian separatist regions as independent, a boost to MoscowBARVIKHA, Russia — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez gave Moscow a boost Thursday by recognizing the independence of two Russian-supported Georgian separatist regions, and President Dmitry Medvedev promised to sell Chavez whatever weapons he wants. Grenada sells hurricane victims $2,000 homes built with help from VenezuelaST. GEORGE’S, Grenada — Grenada has sold some 100 Venezuelan-built houses at a deep discount to people left homeless by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, the island’s leader said Wednesday. Chavez visit to Russia expected to focus on energy, weapons dealsMOSCOW — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is set to arrive in Russia on Wednesday on a visit expected to focus on energy issues and military cooperation. Veteran NY prosecutor says Iran’s nuclear ambitions are aided by Venezuela’s financial networkWASHINGTON — The growing relationship between Venezuela and Iran is stoking the nuclear ambitions of both countries and needs to be more carefully tracked by U.S. authorities, a veteran New York prosecutor said Tuesday. Venezuela’s Chavez walks Venice red carpet with Oliver Stone to promote new documentaryVENICE, Italy — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez received a movie star welcome at the Venice Film Festival, where he walked the red carpet with director Oliver Stone for the premiere of the documentary “South of the Border.” 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 agrees to export gasoline to Iran, snubs sanctions threatTEHRAN, Iran — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sealed an agreement to export 20,000 barrels per day of gasoline to Iran, state TV reported Monday. The deal would give Tehran a cushion if the West carries out threats of fuel sanctions over Iran’s nuclear program. |
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