News: Venezuela

We have started to collect the most important news related to Venezuela in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• December 1st 2009 – September 14th 2009
• September 14th 2009 – August 1st 2009
• July 31st 2009 – May 3rd 2009
• April 27th 2009 – March 5th 2009
• March 1st 2009 – December 19th 2008
• December 14th 2008 – September 24th 2008
• September 22nd 2008 – July 17th 2008
• July 12th 2008 – March 18th 2008
• March 17th 2008 – February 9th 2008
• February 8th 2008 – December 13th 2007
• December 7th 2007 – November 13th 2007
• November 11th 2007 – September 1st 2007
• August 22nd 2007 – June 21st 2007
• June 20th 2007 – March 19th 2007
• March 15th 2007 – December 29th 2006
• December 21st 2006 – November 2nd 2006
• October 30th 2006 – September 12th 2006
• August 30th 2006 – July 20th 2006
• July 9th 2006 – April 30th 2006
• April 29th 2006 – February 5th 2006
• February 4th 2006 – December 7th 2005
• December 6th 2005 – November 14th 2005

Venezuela: news

Chavez supports Syria against US

Wednesday, August 30th 2006, 15:09
related countries: Syria, United States
related places: Damascus

The Venezuelan leader visits Damascus to express his support for the country against US "aggression".
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Venezuela to seize golf courses

Wednesday, August 30th 2006, 1:20
related places: Caracas

The mayor of Caracas says he plans to expropriate two golf courses and use the land for homes for the poor.
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Venezuela says US 'smuggling'

Saturday, August 26th 2006, 4:56
related countries: United States

Venezuela accuses the US embassy in Caracas of importing cargo illegally after seizing diplomatic baggage.
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Venezuela in diplomatic bag row

Friday, August 25th 2006, 2:42
related countries: United States
related places: Caracas

The US accuses Venezuela of illegally searching a diplomatic bag destined for its embassy in Caracas.
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Comic signs up to take on Chavez

Wednesday, August 23rd 2006, 21:45
related places: Chavez

A Venezuelan comedian registers as an opponent to Hugo Chavez in December elections.
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Energy focus for Chavez in China

Tuesday, August 22nd 2006, 20:26
related countries: China
related places: Beijing, Chavez

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez hopes to get support from Beijing to increase oil exports during a six-day visit.
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Chavez opponent rallies followers

Sunday, August 20th 2006, 3:02

The main opposition candidate in Venezuela leads supporters on a march before formalising his 2006 presidential bid.
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Jailed anti-Chavez leader escapes

Sunday, August 13th 2006, 22:20
related places: Chavez

Venezuelan opposition leader Carlos Ortega escapes from prison along with three others, officials say.
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Venezuela 'to sever Israel ties'

Wednesday, August 9th 2006, 6:21
related countries: Israel, Lebanon

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he is likely to sever relations with Israel over its action in Lebanon.
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Israel withdraws Venezuela envoy

Tuesday, August 8th 2006, 1:22
related countries: Israel, Lebanon

Israel is to withdraw its ambassador to Venezuela as a row over the war in Lebanon escalates.
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Saab stops arms sales to Venezuela

Thursday, August 3rd 2006, 19:53
related countries: United States

Sweden's top defence company, Saab, halts arms sales to Venezuela to comply with a US embargo.
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Chavez seeks ties in west Africa

Thursday, August 3rd 2006, 12:26
related countries: Benin, Mali
related places: Africa

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits Benin and Mali on a tour to strengthen links with African nations.
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Venezuela set for poll campaign

Tuesday, August 1st 2006, 3:57

Campaigning officially begins on Tuesday ahead of Venezuela's presidential election due in December.
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Chavez signs deals with Vietnam

Monday, July 31st 2006, 10:13
related countries: Vietnam

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez signs a series of economic deals with Vietnam - the last leg on a world tour.
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Chavez invites Iranian investment

Sunday, July 30th 2006, 1:43
related countries: Iran

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez urges Iran to increase investment in his country's oil and gas assets.
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Chavez hails Russian arms deals

Thursday, July 27th 2006, 17:05
related countries: Russia, United States

Venezuela's president thanks Russia for supplying his country with weapons, despite US objections.
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Chavez defends Russia arms deals

Wednesday, July 26th 2006, 13:34
related countries: Russia

Venezuela's leader says his plans to sign big arms deals in Russia does not make him an aggressor.
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Chavez in Russia for arms deals

Tuesday, July 25th 2006, 11:43
related countries: Russia

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez visits Russia, with deals to buy fighter jets and other arms on the agenda.
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Venezuelan dies on 'Killer' peak

Sunday, July 23rd 2006, 16:04
related countries: Pakistan, United States

The body of Latin American mountaineer Jose Antonio Delgado is found on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat.
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Poverty pledge ends Mercosur meet

Saturday, July 22nd 2006, 1:38
related countries: United States

Hugo Chavez says Latin American trade bloc Mercosur must fight for the poor after Venezuela has now joined.
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Venezuela set for Mercosur debut

Thursday, July 20th 2006, 9:03
related countries: United States

Venezuela is set to make its debut at a meeting of the South American trade bloc, Mercosur.
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