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Ex Brazilian President Lula Supports Venezuela’s Maduro

Apr 3rd 2013

A screen shot from Luiz Lula da Silva’s video message

Luiz Lula da Silva, president of Brazil from 2003 to 1 January 2011, recorded a video message “to the people of Venezuela”, lending his support to candidate for the Venezuelan presidency, Nicolas Maduro, while opposition candidate Henrique Capriles continued to argue for the “Brazilian model”.

Election Campaigning Officially Begins in Venezuela, Micro-Missions Announced

Apr 2nd 2013

Maduro campaigning in Barinas today (@Nicolas Maduro)

Official campaigning for the 14 April presidential elections began today at 6am. Candidate for the Bolivarian revolution, Nicolas Maduro, rallied in Barinas state, and announced new micro-missions to fight corruption.

Poll Shows Most Venezuelans Feel Revolution isn’t Over without Chavez

Apr 2nd 2013

55% of respondents said they would vote for Maduro in the latest GISXXI poll (GISXXI)

The latest GISXXI poll shows that most Venezuelans want to “continue Hugo Chavez’s project”, and that 55.3% of Venezuelans will likely vote for Nicolas Maduro in the upcoming elections.

Venezuelan Government and Opposition Trade Accusations Ahead of Election Campaign

Apr 2nd 2013

Opposition assembly deputy Alfonso Marquina was one of many Venezuelan politicians making accusations over the weekend (Comando

Venezuelan government officials and opposition leaders are intensifying accusations against each other as both sides prepare to start campaigning for the 14 April presidential election.

Venezuelan Government Announces Transition to US Style Democracy

Apr 1st 2013

Venezuelan spokespeople announced the transition on 1 April.

In a public broadcast yesterday the Venezuelan government announced the transition to democracy. Measures include the sale of community media to business giant Rupert Murdoch, and the privatisation of the health sector.

Venezuelan Government Accuses Opposition Campaign of Seeking Violence

Mar 31st 2013

Interim President Nicolas Maduro at a political event in Barinas on Saturday (Prensa Miraflores)

After opposition candidate Henrique Capriles announced last week that he would launch his electoral campaign in the same city as PSUV candidate Nicolas Maduro, government officials accused his campaign of attempting to create violence.

UNASUR Supports Venezuela's Electoral System

Mar 29th 2013

The April 14 elections will be the third time the UNASUR Electoral Council will observe elections in Latin America. (AVN)

Chief of an electoral observation mission of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), Carlos Alvarez said Wednesday that Venezuela possesses a reliable and transparent electoral system that inspires "plenty of confidence".

Venezuelan Government Expands Battle Against Currency and Price Speculation

Mar 29th 2013

Thomas Coex / AFP / archive

The Venezuelan government has announced a number of measures in recent days to combat currency and price speculation, both of which have become increasingly problematic in recent months.

Three Opposition Legislators Withdraw Support, Allege Plans to not Recognise Venezuelan Election Results

Mar 27th 2013

Ricardo Sanchez (agencies)

Three opposition substitute legislators, Ricardo Sanchez, Carlos Vargas, and Andres Avelino announced publically yesterday that they were withdrawing their support for opposition candidate Henrique Capriles.

Venezuelan Government Commits to Resolving Indigenous Yukpa Land Issue

Mar 26th 2013

Sabino Romero (archive)

Following the murder of indigenous Yukpa leader Sabino Romero three weeks ago, a committee of 17 Yukpa met yesterday with the minister for foreign affairs, Elias Jaua, who promised to make payments so their lands could be inhabited by them.

Uruguay Requests to Join SUCRE Regional Currency

Mar 25th 2013

The first transaction with the Sucre currency was effected in 2010 (archives)

Uruguay has requested to join the regional SUCRE currency, a move that will bring it into greater cooperation with the leftist ALBA alliance of Latin American nations.

Maduro Counters Campaign to Discredit Venezuelan Electoral System

Mar 25th 2013

Acting President Nicolas Maduro (Archive)

The presidential candidate of the Bolivarian Revolution, Nicolas Maduro, yesterday counter-attacked the opposition’s campaign to discredit Venezuela’s electoral system ahead of the 14 April presidential election.

Venezuela Regional Leader in Human Development, According to UNDP

Mar 24th 2013

UNDP Representative presents the report to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (AVN / Prensa)

Venezuela is a regional leader in human development, according to a new report from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Venezuela’s Chavez Laid to Final Rest in Military Barracks

Mar 24th 2013

(Ariana Cubillos/AP)

The body of former President Hugo Chavez was transported to the military barracks Cuartel de la
Montana in the Caracas neighborhood of 23 de Enero last Friday in a solemn ceremony that saw thousands of Venezuelans turn out to pay their ﬁnal respects to the fallen leader.

Opposition Intensifies Campaign against Venezuelan Electoral System

Mar 22nd 2013

Police separated opposition and pro-government students a few blocks away from the CNE’s headquarters (AFP)

Police, pro-government and opposition students clashed on the streets of Caracas yesterday amid a growing opposition campaign against Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE).