The verification of signatures on the petitions for recall referenda of legislators has proceeded normally and without incident this weekend. Next weekend begins the verification of signatures on the presidential recall referendum petition.
130 individuals have been detained so far in the case of a group of Colombian paramilitaries captured near Caracas last week. Absence from opposition lawmakers delayed start of investigation
Central Bank figures show that the Venezuelan economy grew by 29.8% in the first quarter of 2004 when compared to the same period last year. The country is headed for a 10% GDP growth for 2004
Following a public falling-out between electoral council members and representatives of the Organization of American States and the Carter Center, bridges have been mended and the observers will remain to follow the recall referendum process.
Thousands took the streets of Caracas to repudiate the presence of right-wing paramilitaries in Venezuela and to protest an alleged US intervention in the country’s internal affairs
During a press conference with the foreign press, President Chavez presented images of arrested Colombian paramilitary fighters who are known leaders in Colombia's main paramilitary group.
CNE President Carrasquero and CNE member Jorge Rodriguez say that the Organization of American States and the Carter Center issued a "biased" statement yesterday, which appears to contradict an agreement between the electoral council and the international observers.
Argentina received its first shipment of fuel offered by Venezuela to ease its energy crisis. Several South American governments plan to create a continental energy company
Venezuelan officials say that at least 50 more paramilitary soldiers are hiding out in Caracas. Authorities organized raids on numerous homes, warehouses, and even a police headquarters
Several other paramilitaries seeking to overthrow the government have been detained. Six hundred bulletproof vests were found during raids, and human remains were located at the farm were the irregulars were training
Venezuelan authorities captured a group of Colombian men near Caracas belonging to a larger paramilitary group that was planning to overthrow the government
The Venezuelan President said his country will defend itself from any foreign intervention. Blamed Bush for high oil prices and accused media tycoon Gustavo Cisneros of conspiring to overthrow him
As he continues to trail Bush in the polls, John Kerry declared that “democracy is a risk” in Venezuela, in an obvious attempt to garner South Florida’s anti-Castro South Hispanic vote
In a letter released yesterday, Venezuela's OAS Ambassador asks the National Endowment for Democracy to discontinue its funding of Venezuelan opposition groups. Such funding violates the OAS Charter, according to Valero.
Venezuelan workers marched on International Workers Day welcoming a wage increase decree issue by Chavez, rejecting US intervention, and against the FTAA and Plan Colombia
