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Venezuela's Tax Agency Shuts Down Coca Cola for 48 Hours
February 16, 2005 ... distribution centers and branch offices were closed for 48 hours, beginning at 10:30am. Coca-Cola was also fined 753 ... -
Both Opposition and Chavistas Call for Justice 3 Years after Venezuelan Coup
April 12, 2005 ... the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court. 47 hours later Chávez was restored among large-scale ... -
Democracy Behind Closed-Doors: Regional Body Elects Leader US-Style
May 4, 2005 ... support to a short-lived coup that overthrew Chávez for 47 hours in April, 2002. These tensions have been heightened ... -
U.S. Protests Spanish Arms Sale to Venezuela while it Arms Latin America and the World
April 1, 2005 ... nations. When Venezuela revealed plans to buy 100,000 AK-47 assault rifles and 22 helicopters from Russia in February, ... tour last week what Venezuela will do with 100,000 AK-47 automatic weapons—rifles that were first designed in ... governments to recognize the coup regime for the 48 hours that it was in power. If any country can be accused of ... -
Washington Focuses on Cuba-Venezuela 'Axis of Evil'
March 26, 2005 ... army's aging stocks of FAL rifles. Washington sees the AK-47 order as part of a much larger arms buildup, financed by ... -
Growing Movement of Community Radio in Venezuela
December 26, 2005 ... media has run a fierce campaign to discredit him. A few hours after Chávez was removed from office on April 11, ... monthly payments of one hundred thousand bolivares ($US 47) from the auto repair shop or one hundred and fifty ... -
US Destabilization Attempts Will Continue Says Venezuela’s Chavez
April 11, 2005 ... Chavez, who was detained in several military bases for 47 hours, was restored to power due to the mobilization of his ... -
Colombian President Denies Making Critical Statement about Venezuela
April 14, 2005 ... of the world and by the people of this continent." A few hours later the Colombian government issued its concise ... is currently is the process of purchasing 100,000 AK-47 riffles from Russia to replace the 30-year old Belgium ... -
Venezuela’s Chavez Threatens to Freeze Relations with Neighbor Colombia
January 24, 2005 During a massive demonstration on the 47th anniversary of Venezuelan demoracy, Chavez said that relations between Colombia and Venezuela might be frozen unless Colombia admits it committed a mistake when it kidnapped a Colombian rebel leader. Also, Chavez blamed the U.S. for increasing tensions between Colombia and Venezuela. -
Rumsfeld Criticisms of Venezuela Rejected by Brazil's Ruling Party
March 28, 2005 ... Venezuela’s announced purchase of 100,000 Russian AK-47 rifles, saying that it could contribute to further ... America. "I can't imagine why Venezuela needs 100,000 AK-47's.," Rumsfeld said during a news conference in Brasília. ... he added. Venezuela has announced the purchase of AK-47 rifles and 10 military helicopters from Russia, as well as ... -
Vice-President Says Venezuela’s Weapons Purchases are Transparent
February 12, 2005 ... about Venezuela’s planned purchase of 100,000 AK-47 assault rifles and several helicopters from Russia, had ... -
Venezuela Signs Helicopter Deal with Russia, Boosts Border Security
March 11, 2005 ... bring 30 more helicopters and 100,000 Kalashnikov (AK-47) semi-automatic rifles to Venezuela. According to ... -
Russia Dismisses US “Concerns” about Weapons Sales to Venezuela
February 11, 2005 ... about Venezuela’s purchase of 100,000 Russian AK-47 assault rifles and several helicopters. An article ... -
Venezuelan Security forces Capture Five Colombian Paramilitary Fighters
April 19, 2005 Five presumed paramilitary fighters were captured by Venezuelan security forces in Venezuela's Amazonas state last Sunday. The fighters were carrying numerous weapons and munitions and were apparently extorting local indigenous inhabitants. -
Poverty and Unemployment Down significantly in Venezuela in 2005
October 14, 2005 ... expected to drop to 35% by the end of the year, down from 47% for 2004. during the first half of 2005 poverty was ...