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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Venezuela: news

Venezuela in Cuba 'bomber' plea

Friday, October 6th 2006, 21:21
related countries: Cuba, United States

Venezuela demands the US extradite one of its nationals wanted for bombing a Cuban jet in 1976.
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US blocks bomb suspect's release

Friday, October 6th 2006, 1:35
related countries: Cuba, United States

The US administration blocks the release of a man wanted by Venezuela and Cuba for a plane bombing 30 years ago.
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Oil prices rise after output cuts

Monday, October 2nd 2006, 10:58
related countries: Nigeria

Global oil prices rise as Venezuela and Nigeria say they are cutting production.
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Quake hits Venezuela, Trinidad

Friday, September 29th 2006, 14:34
related countries: Trinidad and Tobago

An earthquake of 6.0 magnitude shakes parts of Venezuela and the nearby island of Trinidad.
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Portugal raps Chavez over poster

Thursday, September 28th 2006, 21:30
related countries: Portugal
related places: Chavez

Venezuela apologises after President Chavez uses an image of Portugal's premier in a poll campaign poster.
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UN steps into US-Venezuela spat

Monday, September 25th 2006, 21:28
related countries: United States
related places: New York

The UN is to investigate the detention of the Venezuelan foreign minister as he tried to leave New York.
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Venezuela rejects US apologies

Sunday, September 24th 2006, 10:20
related countries: United States
related places: Chavez, New York

Tensions rise as Venezuela complains to the US over the airport detention of its foreign minister.
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Chavez tells UN Bush is 'devil'

Wednesday, September 20th 2006, 21:13

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez refers to President George W Bush as "the devil" in a speech at the UN.
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Chavez warns against Iran attack

Tuesday, September 19th 2006, 4:16
related countries: Iran

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez launches a robust defence of Iran's nuclear programme.
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Iran and Venezuela bolster ties

Sunday, September 17th 2006, 23:35
related countries: Iran

Iran and Venezuela sign a host of agreements, as Iran's president visits the Latin American country.
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Cuban bomb suspect to go free

Tuesday, September 12th 2006, 15:34
related countries: Cuba, United States

A US court rules that a Cuban, wanted on charges of bombing a plane by Cuba and Venezuela, should be set free.
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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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