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Poor Utilization of the Land Behind Food Shortages in Venezuela

greg — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:25:12 +0000

As Venezuela continues to suffer shortages in many key food items and a dependence on food imports, some officials are pointing poor land utilization as a key cause of the problem.

Venezuela’s Maduro Calls for Reactivation of the Great Patriotic Pole

chris — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:53:07 +0000

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro put out a call this morning to reactivate the national party and movement coalition, the Great Patriotic Pole (GPP). His call comes among speculation that there could be municipal elections in November, as well as a push by social movements to be included in upper government bodies.

Venezuela to Expand Its El Sistema Music Program

chris — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:25:10 +0000

Founder of Venezuela’s world famous El Sistema music program, Jose Abreu, met with President Nicolas Maduro last night to discuss expanding the program. They agreed on a project called Musical Program Simon Bolivar, which will aim to have one million Venezuelan youth and children playing musical instruments.

Venezuelan President Meets with Private Television Stations

ewan — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:32 +0000

Yesterday Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro met with representatives of private television stations Venevision and Televen. Together they discussed the media’s role in maintaining an environment of “peace, tolerance and living together”.

Opposition Releases Alleged Recording Demonstrating Corruption within Venezuelan Government

tamara — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:55:09 +0000

The Venezuelan opposition yesterday released a recording which they claim shows evidence of corruption and internal factionalism within the government. However journalist Mario Silva, supposedly in the recording, said it was a “set-up”.

Venezuelan Anti-Crime Program Records 55% Homicide Reduction

ewan — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:11:42 +0000

A new anti-crime program has resulted in a 55% reduction in homicides in a sector of Greater Caracas, a Venezuelan government official reported yesterday.

Venezuela-China Relations Grow Following VP’s Visit

ryan — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:46:21 +0000

Venezuela and the People’s Republic of China took a further step forward in strengthening their bilateral relations last Monday when Vice President Li Yuancho visited the Caribbean country as part of his recent tour of South America.

Venezuelan Government Working with Private Sector to Increase Production

tamara — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:36:28 +0000

As a response to increased shortages of basic goods in recent weeks, the Venezuelan government has announced it is in dialogue with members of the private sector and is taking measures to increase domestic production.

Venezuelan Soldiers to Patrol alongside Police to Fight Crime

chris — Thu, 16 May 2013 01:05:45 +0000

The Venezuelan government announced that it is implementing a short term plan, called ‘Safe Homeland’, to fight crime. Members of the Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) will patrol areas of Venezuela with the highest crime rates.

Venezuelan Government Announces Measures to Overcome Food Shortages

greg — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:59:21 +0000

The Venezuelan government has announced a range of measures to overcome the increase in food shortages in the country.

Venezuela’s President Maduro Assures Food Shortages Are Due to “Economic Warfare”

greg — Mon, 13 May 2013 03:39:45 +0000

During a speech on Saturday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro blamed food shortages on an “economic war” from the Venezuelan private sector, and assured the government is taking measures to resolve the issue.

Venezuelan Peasants Relaunch the “War on Latifundio” in Lara State

tamara — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:07:52 +0000

Landless peasants from the western state of Lara announced they were relaunching the “war on latifundio” last week when hundreds of them invaded and occupied a large estate belonging to the local elite.

"Part of the Transition to Socialism": Venezuela's Labour Law Comes into Effect

tamara — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:33:32 +0000

Venezuela's new Labour Law for Workers (Lottt) came into effect this week, guaranteeing shorter working hours, longer maternity leave and pensions for all Venezuelans.

Venezuelan Central Bank Reports Inflationary Spike

tamara — Fri, 10 May 2013 21:00:29 +0000

Consumer prices rose faster last month than they have for three years, with the cost of food bearing the brunt of a surge in inflation.

Brazil Backs Venezuela's Maduro

tamara — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:45:13 +0000

Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro has wrapped up his tour of the Southern Cone after receiving support from South America's largest economy, Brazil.

Venezuela's Fourth Week of Post Election Controversy: Assembly Deal Reached

ryan — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:48:42 +0000

After last week’s violent national assembly brawl, the opposition and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) have reached an agreement. However, the opposition has brought another appeal to the Supreme Court over the election results and is still abstaining from the auditing process that it demanded.

Venezuela's Maduro Tours Southern Cone, Urges Cooperation

tamara — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:17:36 +0000

After signing nine new bilateral agreements with Uruguayan president Jose Mujica, Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro became the first foreign head of state to visit Montevideo's national trade union centre.

Colombia’s Uribe will Take Venezuela’s Maduro to Human Rights Commission

ryan — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:14:46 +0000

Former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe said that he will take Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro to the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights (IACHR), following accusations by the Venezuelan head that Uribe was involved in plots against him.

Venezuelan Government Condemns Israeli Bombing of Syria, Maduro: “We’re not Anti-Semitic”

ryan — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:57:14 +0000

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro condemned recent Israeli missile strikes on Syrian targets, and denounced a new “campaign” to present Venezuela as “anti-Semitic”.

Petrocaribe Meets in Venezuela, Links With ALBA

ryan — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:51:32 +0000

In its 7th summit over the weekend, the Petrocaribe oil alliance granted membership to Honduras and Guatemala, and adopted a proposed link with the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) in a new “economic zone”.

Venezuela to Obama: “Please Get Informed”

ryan — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:25:29 +0000

The Venezuelan government hit back at a series of what it describes as “false and “interventionist” statements made by U.S. President Barack Obama over the weekend.

Venezuela's Globovisión to be Sold but will Maintain Political Line

tamara — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:03:58 +0000

Opposition television channel Globovisión will change hands, but is expected to maintain its anti-government editorial line.

Venezuelan Government Aims to Revamp Industry in Bolivar State

tamara — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:10:53 +0000

The Venezuelan government appointed new management and renewed investment in the state-owned conglomerate Corporacion Venezolana de Guayana (CVG) and its subsidiaries, in efforts to raise production in Venezuela's industrial sector.

Capriles Formally Contests Elections Before Venezuela’s Supreme Court

greg — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:27:21 +0000

Representatives from the electoral campaign of ex-presidential candidate Henrique Capriles formally contested last month’s elections before Venezuela’s Supreme Court today.

Large May Day Marches in Venezuela as Workers’ Law Comes into Effect

tamara — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:19:05 +0000

Today both pro-government and opposition supporters held large marches in Caracas, as well as smaller ones around the country, to mark International Workers Day. While government supporters celebrated a minimum wage increase and the labour law, opponents of the government demanded a “fair wage”.

Violence Erupts in Venezuela’s National Assembly

tamara — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:23:04 +0000

Violence broke out yesterday in Venezuela’s National Assembly between Chavista and anti-Chavista lawmakers after opposition representatives disrupted the day’s session with air horns, whistles, and shouting.

Venezuela’s Maduro Begins “Street Government”, Announces 70 Measures for Zulia

chris — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:12:31 +0000

On Monday President Nicolas Maduro explained the outcomes of the government’s first “Street Government” carried out in Zulia state, including the recovery of Maracaibo Lake, expanding a wind farm, and a new newspaper.

Auditing Process Begins in Venezuela amid Opposition Claims of “Lies” and “Persecution”

ryan — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:22:24 +0000

As Venezuela’s electoral organisation begins auditing the 14 April elections, ex-opposition candidate Henrique Capriles has announced his team will not participate, Spain has offered to mediate the “conflict”, and the arrest of retired general Antonio Rivero has been met with accusations of “political persecution”.

Communist Party of Venezuela Mourns the Death of Jerónimo Carrera, its Party President

greg — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:39:26 +0000

After nearly 70 years of political activism, the president of the Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) Jerónimo Carrera died today.

Venezuela and Cuba Deepen “Strategic Alliance”

greg — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:44:54 +0000

Venezuela and Cuba signed 51 bilateral agreements related to energy management and social programmes in areas including healthcare, education and recreation this past weekend and pledged to spend $2 billion on bilateral social development projects this year.