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Pro Hugo Chavez rally marks missed inauguration

Crowds of supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez have been rallying outside the presidential palace in Caracas, showing their backing…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez swearing-in postponement is legal, rules Venezuela Supreme Court

Venezuela's Supreme Court has ruled that the delay of President Hugo Chavez's inauguration for a new term in office is…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez inauguration for a new term in office postponed

Venezuela’s National Assembly has approved a request by President Hugo Chavez to postpone his inauguration for a new term in…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez supporters urged to join major rally on inauguration day

Venezuelan authorities have urged President Hugo Chavez's supporters to join a major rally on Thursday, when he is due to…

12 years ago

Diosdado Cabello re-elected as Venezuela’s National Assembly president

Venezuela's National Assembly has chosen its leader, a possible stand-in for President Hugo Chavez who is in Cuba following cancer…

12 years ago

Venezuela National Assembly to begin its new session amid Hugo Chavez crisis

Venezuelan National Assembly is due to begin its new session as the ill-health of President Hugo Chavez casts doubt over…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez can rule without oath

Venezuela’s government has said President Hugo Chavez can begin his new six-year term in office on January 10, even if…

12 years ago

Venezuelan opposition calls for truth over Hugo Chavez health

The Venezuelan main opposition movement has called on the government to "tell the whole truth" about the health of President…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez is conscious but in a “delicate and complex situation” after cancer operation

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is conscious but in a "delicate and complex situation" after a cancer operation in Cuba, says…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez suffers new complications after cancer operation in Cuba

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez has suffered "new complications" after a cancer operation in Cuba, his vice-president Nicolas Maduro has said.…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez’s health status improved after cancer surgery

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez has improved after a cancer operation in Cuba and has started walking and exercising, country's Vice-President…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez cancer surgery successful

Cuban surgeons have successfully operated on Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez to remove cancerous tissue, says his Vice-President Nicolas Maduro. It…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez announces new cancer operation and names Nicolas Maduro as possible successor

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez says he will return to Cuba on Sunday for more cancer surgery. Hugo Chavez, 58, only…

12 years ago

Fidel Castro has suffered a massive stroke

Fidel Castro has suffered a massive stroke and has only weeks to live, a doctor has claimed. Jose Rafael Marquina…

12 years ago

Venezuela presidential election: Hugo Chavez vs. Henrique Capriles

Venezuelan voters are set to go to the polls in what is predicted to be the country's most tightly contested…

12 years ago

President Fernando Lugo removal draws strong reactions in Latin America

Governments in Latin America have reacted angrily to the impeachment of Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo in the wake of a…

13 years ago

Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela after successful Cuba radiotherapy

President Hugo Chavez is back to Venezuela coming from Cuba, where he has successfully completed a court of radiotherapy for cancer.…

13 years ago

Hugo Chavez returns to Cuba for more radiotherapy

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez has returned to Cuba for more radiotherapy to treat a recurrence of his cancer. Hugo Chavez…

13 years ago

Hugo Chavez returns to Cuba for further radiotherapy

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is returning to Cuba for further radiotherapy treatment for cancer. Hugo Chavez had surgery in Cuba…

13 years ago

Fidel Castro Launched His Memoirs, “Guerrilla of Time”

Fidel Castro, the former Cuban president has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs. The book, “Guerrilla of…

13 years ago

Caracas: at least 13 people killed and 13 injured after a petrol tanker crashed bursting into flames

At least 13 people have been killed and another 13 were injured after a petrol tanker crashed bursting into flames…

13 years ago

Benetton’s Unhate kissing on mouth campaign slammed by Vatican

The Italian clothing company Benetton has been heavily criticized by the Vatican for using an image of Pope Benedict kissing…

13 years ago

Wilson Ramos, the Washington Nationals’ catcher freed after he was kidnapped in Venezuela

The US Major League baseball player, Wilson Ramos, who was kidnapped by armed men, has been found alive, according to…

13 years ago