Venezuela

Wednesday, January 9th 2013 - 05:32 UTC
US says Chavez succession is an issue for Venezuelans to decide and must include all voices

The United States is concerned for the health of President Hugo Chavez and wishing a speedy recovery, but the succession situation in Venezuela “is an issue for Venezuelans to decide” and it should be done in a manner “that includes all the voices in the discussion”, said State Department spokesperson Victoria Nuland on Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 9th 2013 - 05:26 UTC
Mujica flies to Caracas “to support the government and people of Venezuela”

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica leaves for Caracas “to support the government and people of Venezuela” on Thursday 10 January, the date in which convalescent re-re-elected president Hugo Chavez is supposed to take the oath of office.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 07:19 UTC
Chavez “virtual taking office” next Thursday in Caracas with leaders from friendly countries

The Venezuelan government is organizing a massive turnout for Thursday January 10 in support of re-re-elected president Hugo Chavez with the attendance of several Latinamerican leaders in what has been described as a “virtual taking office” ceremony.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 00:49 UTC
Cristina Fernandez flies Jan 10 to Havana in support of Chavez and Maduro

The Argentine government confirmed on Monday that President Cristina Fernandez would be flying on Thursday to Cuba to visit her Venezuelan peer Hugo Chavez, fighting for his life after a fourth cancer surgery with complications, and on the day which he should be taking office after October’s re-re-election.
Tuesday, January 8th 2013 - 00:21 UTC
Venezuelan Catholic Church calls for constitutional respect on inauguration day

Venezuela’s Catholic Church issued a veiled warning to the government on Monday against overriding the constitution by delaying cancer-stricken Hugo Chavez's inauguration for a new term as president.
Saturday, January 5th 2013 - 05:35 UTC
Maduro practically admits Chavez won’t be in Caracas for the January 10 oath

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez' formal swearing-in for a new six-year term scheduled for January 10 can be postponed if he is unable to attend due to his struggle to recover from cancer surgery, his vice-president said on Friday.
Thursday, January 3rd 2013 - 21:34 UTC
German Bolivarian ideologue anticipates ‘dual succession’ in Venezuela

German sociologist Heinz Dietrich considered one of the ideologues of “XXI century Socialism” which was adopted by the Bolivarian movement, said in an interview with the Brazilian newspaper O Estado de Sao Paulo that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is not returning to office
Wednesday, January 2nd 2013 - 23:47 UTC
Mercosur closely following Venezuela situation; Cristina Fernandez paid secret visit to Chavez in Cuba

Mercosur leading members Brazil and Argentina are closely following the Venezuelan situation confident there are no reasons for surprises or fears about the democratic system, while the most respected political reporter of the country Nelson Bocaranda assures that President Cristina Fernandez, CFK, paid a secret visit to Havana in December where she talked with Hugo Chavez about his true health condition.
Saturday, December 29th 2012 - 06:44 UTC
Venezuela praises Mercosur partners but completely ignores Paraguay

Venezuela gave another step in its integration process as full member of Mercosur underlining recent achievements with its partners Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay but completely ignored Paraguay, the fourth full member currently suspended from the block.
Thursday, December 27th 2012 - 19:49 UTC
Maduro with more power on economic affairs; devaluation of the Bolivar in the agenda

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez delegated certain responsibilities in economic affairs to Vice-President Nicolas Maduro including the right to authorize debt sales and seize assets. The announcement comes at a moment when significant economic decisions must be taken following the profligate spending leading to last October’s election.