International cooperation

Current events and discussion on the crisis in the Eurozone and more globally, have raised interesting questions of democratic deficit, sovereignty over economic policy and whether countries can work co-operatively together to improve economic and social development. Yet in Latin America, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of our America (ALBA) agreement between progressive governments is showing a positive alternative, that puts people first.

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The arrival of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Sunday was an interesting but minor item in the process of what has become known as "south-south relations". It will strengthen western myth-makers – the same ones who brought us Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction – on the story of Venezuela as a modern day Cave of the 40 Thieves with Hugo Chávez cast as the wicked and wily Ali Baba.

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Venezuela and China today signed new accords promoting joint development projects, as Venezuelan authorities highlighted the deepening of bilateral relations since the two countries began a strategic alliance in 2001.

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In a tireless round of regional diplomatic summits last week, Venezuela led a surge of political momentum in favor of the integration of Latin America into a “zone of peace” that solves its problems without foreign or domestic military action, as part of the construction of a multi-polar world that is independent of major superpowers.

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On Wednesday representatives of the Venezuelan and Turkish governments announced the successful conclusion of talks aimed at strengthening bi-lateral relations, establishing direct flights between Caracas and Istanbul, and working together within the United Nations (UN) to defend “the cause of Palestine.”

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Fernández sarcastically examines the ridiculous accusations of an alliance between Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Lobo of Honduras made by US conservative Roger Noriega.

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Children’s books, art books, novels, social and natural science books, and books by socialist theorists and political leaders were among the tens of thousands of books available at discounted prices at Venezuela’s VII International Book Fair in Caracas over the past nine days. “This revolution has to be a revolution of culture, and in a unique manner, an editorial revolution,” said former Venezuelan Culture Minister Farruco Sesto at a forum during the fair. The annual festival hosted dozens of literary conferences, forums, workshops, educational expositions, an artisan craft fair, and dance and musical performances by children and adults.

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On Wednesday, Venezuela used its national airline, Conviasa, to send a plane filled with 25 tons of food and medical supplies to the city of Nagoya, 262 kilometers from Tokyo. The donation represents an unprecdented act of humanitarian aid in the history of Venezuela-Japan relations.

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Marking the 100 year anniversary of International Women’s Day, hundreds of women from around the world joined together in Carcas to share experiences, debate different themes, draft proposals and show support for the democratic process underway in Venezuela.

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Chavez seems to be torn on the issue of Libya. On the one hand he has declared that Gaddafi is his friend and that he trusts Gaddafi. On the other hand he says he does not know what is happening in Libya today, that one cannot trust the international media on this issue, and that he cannot support even a friend on everything they do.

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