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University Students Rally in Venezuelan Capital

Nov 21st 2013

Students rallying in Caracas earlier today (VTV)

Thousands of Venezuelan higher education students marched through central Caracas to Miraflores Palace today to commemorate the national Day of the University Student.

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Joint Venture Inked Between Venezuela and Samsung

Nov 21st 2013

Venezuela's new deal with Samsung is part of a government push to increase domestic productivity and lower the cost of elec

The Venezuelan government and Samsung Electronics have announced a joint venture, with the South Korean electronics giant investing US$50 million in an assembly plant in the Andean state.

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Venezuela's Legislature Gives Maduro Decree Powers to Fight Corruption and “Economic War”

Nov 20th 2013

Thousands of supporters rallied in Caracas following Tuesday's vote (Prensa Presidencial)

Venezuela’s National Assembly granted President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday the power to pass laws by decree on economic and anti-corruption issues for a period of 12 months.

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Maduro Administration Planning to Implement Profit Limits in Venezuela

Nov 18th 2013

An inspection of toy prices in retailer General Import by government authorities (Noticias 24)

The Venezuelan government is planning to implement profit limits across the economy as part of a crackdown on overpricing. 

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Venezuelan Meat Packing Workers Protest Abuses Following Alleged Repression

Nov 15th 2013

On Wednesday over 150 Souto Group workers in Valencia protested Monday’s assault in front of the local courthouse. They demand

Venezuelan meat packing workers protested Wednesday against the repression of factory occupations by local security forces.

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Spanish Journalist Presents Book on How Chavez Became Chavez

Nov 15th 2013

Ignacio Ramonet presenting his book “Hugo Chavez: Mi Primera Vida” (agencies)

On Monday this week Spanish journalist and anti-globalization intellectual Ignacio Ramonet presented his book on the life of Hugo Chavez to Venezuelan media.

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Venezuela's National Assembly Moves Closer to Handing Maduro Decree Powers UPDATED

Nov 14th 2013

Enabling laws have been a common feature of Venezuelan politics, even before the Chavez government. They need a 3/5 vote of supp

Venezuela's National Assembly (AN) has moved closer to granting President Nicolas Maduro decree powers, with the necessary three-fifths majority voting in favour of the measures in the first discussion of the proposed law yesterday.

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Venezuela's Maduro Condemns Newspapers that “Defend the Parasitic Bourgeoisie”

Nov 14th 2013

Maduro called on supporters to boycott private newspapers yesterday (Archive)

As the Venezuelan government continues to tackle speculative retail pricing, President Nicolas Maduro has urged supporters to boycott private newspapers.

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Venezuelan Government Continues Inspections of Overpricing Businesses

Nov 13th 2013

Queues outside one electronics stores forced to sell its products at fair prices (Últimas Noricias)

The Venezuelan government is continuing to inspect businesses that are overcharging for goods and has closed down over 50 websites that had been promoting the black market exchange rate.

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Venezuelan Government Action against Overpricing Welcomed by Citizens, Manipulated by Media

Nov 12th 2013

Clotilde Paomina with her new electrical goods purchased at prices forced down by the government, with members of her communal c

After clamping down on “grotesque” overpricing by electronics stores and proposing to set maximum profit margins, there have been some large queues outside such stores around Venezuela, while some shops have temporarily closed. The opposition and the private media have depicted the situation as “chaotic”, while the government has called on the organised grassroots to “guarantee order”.

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Six People Accused of Murdering Yukpa Leader Sabino Romero Go to Trial

Nov 12th 2013

There have been regular protests demanding that Sabino’s murderers be captured (archive)

Six people are now on trial for their alleged involvement in the murder of Yukpa leader Sabino Romero earlier this year. Those who allegedly paid them to commit the crime, however, are still at large.

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Maduro Strikes against Speculators, Proposes Profit Limits in Venezuela

Nov 11th 2013

Nicolas Maduro announced measures to be implemented this week against speculation and hoarding in a televised address to the nat

President Nicolas Maduro has proposed setting maximum profit margins for businesses across the Venezuelan economy following the discovery of “grotesque” overpricing in the electric appliance sector. 

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Venezuelan Foreign Minister “Very Positive” About Bilateral Talks With Mexico

Nov 8th 2013

Venezuelan foreign minister Elias Jaua and his Mexican counterpart Jose Antonio Meade (agencies)

Talks this week between the Venezuelan and Mexican foreign ministers have ended with both governments pledging to pursue new trade agreements in 2014, as part of efforts to improve bilateral ties.

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Venezuela's Maduro Goes on the “Offensive” With Package of Economic Reforms

Nov 7th 2013

Maduro announced a series of new economic reforms yesterday afternoon (AVN)

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has announced a slew of policy reforms aimed at combating speculation and hoarding, along with the creation of new government institutions to regulate trade and oversee foreign currency exchange.

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Venezuela Guarantees Population Access to Medicine

Nov 7th 2013

(Agencies)

Within the framework of Mercosur, Venezuela is looking to strengthen public policies on healthcare to guarantee access to medicine for the entire population.

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