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Opposition Forcing “Silent Strike” in Some Venezuelan Universities

Apr 3rd 2014

Jennifer Mujica speaking on VTV last night (VTV)

University authorities in the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) and other key autonomous universities are “creating the conditions” for a “silent” or forced strike, according to Jennifer Mujica, a UCV student representative. 

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Man Wanted by Interpol Arrested at Opposition Barricades in Venezuela

Apr 3rd 2014

Two men were arrested in Caracas on Tuesday with a range of weapons (AVN)

One of the ten people most wanted by Interpol in Spain was arrested yesterday in San Cristobal, while leading disturbances there, according to National Bolivarian Police (PNB) state coordinator, Yolmar Garcia.

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Venezuela’s Bolivarian University Opens New Campus

Apr 2nd 2014

UBV graduates (YVKE)

A new campus of the Bolivarian University of Venezuela (UBV) has been inaugurated in Venezuela's Falcon state. The UBV offers free degree courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

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“Terrorists” Attack Housing Mission and Preschool in Venezuela

Apr 2nd 2014

Fire fighters with an evacuated child. (Zurda Konducta)

The headquarters of the Venezuelan government's housing mission and an adjacent pre-school have been attacked by anti-government groups, according to authorities. 

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Venezuelan Supreme Court Upholds Machado’s Removal from Office

Apr 1st 2014

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reacts after inhaling tear gas during a march meant to reinstate her as deputy

Yesterday evening, the Supreme Court of Venezuela ruled to uphold the removal of former deputy of the National Assembly (AN), Maria Corina Machado. Assembly president Diosdado Cabello had called for her dismissal last week.

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Venezuelan National Guard Clears Protest-Hit City San Cristóbal of Barricades

Apr 1st 2014

Vladimir Padrino

London, 1st April 2014 (Venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan police and military forces have managed to clear militant opposition street barricades from the main avenues of the city of San Cristóbal, official and independent sources confirm.

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Human Rights Breached by Continued Protest Violence, Venezuelan Ombudswoman Says

Apr 1st 2014

Empty beds at major hospital in Mérida, where militant protest blockades have not allowed for free transit of patients. (Correo

Ongoing protests in Venezuela are undermining human rights, according to Ombudswoman Gabriela Ramírez, who believes media inaccuracy contributes to the prolongation of these infringements. Meanwhile in Washington, U.S. senator Marco Rubio presented Congress with a mistaken photo while petitioning for sanctions against Venezuela.

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Venezuela Slams US for Threatening Sanctions

Mar 28th 2014

The foreign ministry criticised the US for threatening sanctions (Zabdiel Gutiérrez/VTV)

 The Venezuelan government has condemned the United States for threatening to impose sanctions, and accused Washington of encouraging “extremist sectors”.

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Venezuela Launches Mission to “Strengthen Mass Transit”

Mar 28th 2014

Public transport in Merida. (Ryan Mallett-Outtrim/Venezuelanalysis)

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has launched a “transport mission”, aimed at improving access to public transport.

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Machado Refuses Removal from Office, Two Early Elections for Mayor in Venezuela

Mar 27th 2014

Maria Corina Machada in Plaza Brion yesterday (Prensa Maria Corina Machado)

Far right opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has refused to accept her removal as a national assembly legislator, and two mayoral positions will be up for re-election after the opposition mayors were sentenced for their support for violent barricades.

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UNASUR Urges Peace in Venezuela, US “Prepared” to Use Sanctions

Mar 27th 2014

The UNASUR delegation visited Venezuela this week to meet with the government, opposition and social movements. (AVN)

The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) called for an end to violence in Venezuela, after a delegation from the regional organisation held a two-day visit to the country. After the UNASUR delegation concluded its visit to Venezuela, the United States issued new threats against the Maduro government.

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Attacks on Utilities and Other Violence Continues in Venezuela

Mar 27th 2014

The fire in Waraira Repano National Park (Marjuli Matheus/UN)

Attacks on utilities and public property have continued this week and so far no arrests of the perpetrators have been made.

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Maria Corina Machado Dismissed as Deputy of Venezuela’s National Assembly

Mar 25th 2014

Maria Corina Machado (left) stands with Lilian Tintori, wife of imprisoned opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez while addressing a p

On Monday Diosdado Cabello, president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, announced that right-wing opposition leader Maria Corina Machado would no longer serve as an assembly deputy.

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Three Venezuelan Air Force Generals Arrested for Alleged Coup Plotting

Mar 25th 2014

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro announced today that three generals of the Venezuelan Air Force have been arrested. (prensa

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro announced today that three generals of the Venezuelan Air Force have been arrested, after they were denounced by lower-ranking officials for their involvement in alleged coup plans.

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Venezuelan Central Bank Opens Dollar Trade as New Exchange System Introduced

Mar 25th 2014

On Monday the Venezuelan bolivar sold for an average of 51.86 bolivars to the dollar, according to data from the Central Bank’

On Monday morning Venezuela’s new SICAD II exchange rate system came into force, which authorities argue has helped to lower the value of the dollar on the black market.

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