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

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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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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Gas pipeline begins in Venezuela

Sunday, July 9th 2006, 1:00
related countries: Colombia

Venezuela and Colombia start work on a $200m pipeline which will carry Venezuelan fuel to Central America.
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Venezuela joins trading bloc

Wednesday, July 5th 2006, 1:08
related countries: United States

Venezuela joins the South American trade group Mercosur in a move that divides opinion among observers.
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Farc 'wants Colombia talks'

Saturday, June 24th 2006, 4:40
related countries: Colombia

Colombia's Farc rebels are prepared to swap hostages and talk peace, a spokesman tells Venezuelan TV.
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Venezuela keeps up UN claim

Thursday, June 22nd 2006, 15:45
related countries: United States

Venezuela denies it would misuse a UN Security Council seat, amid evidence the US is lobbying against its election.
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Venezuela mayor tried over siege

Tuesday, June 20th 2006, 9:29

A local mayor goes on trial in Venezuela, accused over an embassy siege during the failed 2002 coup against President Chavez.
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Garcia seeks thaw with Chavez

Tuesday, June 6th 2006, 17:56
related places: Chavez

Peru's president-elect, Alan Garcia, calls for good relations with Venezuela, after angry election-time exchanges.
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Chavez bid to counter Hollywood

Sunday, June 4th 2006, 12:26

Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez opens a film studio aimed at curbing the dominance of Hollywood.
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Russian arms arrive in Venezuela

Saturday, June 3rd 2006, 20:25
related countries: Russia, United States

The first batch of an order of 100,000 Russian assault rifles have arrived in Venezuela stoking US concerns.
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Opec to keep oil quotas

Friday, June 2nd 2006, 4:23
related places: Caracas

Oil group Opec is keeping oil production levels unchanged, following a meeting of members in Caracas.
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Russia in arms talks with Chavez

Wednesday, May 31st 2006, 14:16
related countries: Russia
related places: Chavez

Russia is in talks with Venezuela to license rifle manufacture, Russia's state arms exporter confirms.
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Chavez signs Ecuador oil accord

Wednesday, May 31st 2006, 0:11
related countries: Ecuador

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez signs a series of energy deals during a visit to Ecuador.
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Chavez, Morales in trade deals

Friday, May 26th 2006, 19:56
related countries: Bolivia

The presidents of Venezuela and Bolivia sign a number of far-reaching trade and commercial accords.
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Chavez talks oil on Libya visit

Thursday, May 18th 2006, 0:06
related countries: Libya

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits Libya for talks with Muammar Gaddafi, centring on the oil trade.
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US bans arms sales to Venezuela

Monday, May 15th 2006, 22:24
related countries: United States

The US imposes a ban on arms sales to Venezuela, citing its lack of support for anti-terror efforts.
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Chavez warns US over Iran policy

Sunday, May 14th 2006, 20:57
related countries: Iran, United States

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warns the US any attack on Iran will have devastating consequences.
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