Venezuela

Venezuela’s toilet paper shortage ended after National Assembly backs import

Venezuela's National Assembly has backed the country’s plans to import 39 million rolls of toilet paper, in an effort to…

12 years ago

Henrique Capriles gives ultimatum over Venezuela’s presidential polls audit

Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate for Venezuela’s presidency, has threatened to take action over disputed votes he claims were "stolen"…

12 years ago

Henrique Capriles demands votes recount after rejecting Nicolas Maduro’s election

Henrique Capriles Radonski, the defeated Venezuelan presidential candidate, has demanded a recount of votes, rejecting the election of Hugo Chavez's…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez body laid to rest at Caracas military museum

Hugo Chavez’s body has been laid to rest at a military museum in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. Thousands of people lined…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez mourned by thousands of Venezuelans who take the streets of Caracas

Thousands of Hugo Chavez's supporters took to the streets of Caracas to express their grief. Venezuela has announced seven days…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez Obituary

The tough and charismatic Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chavez, divided opinion both at home and abroad. To his many supporters Hugo…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez dies from cancer at the age of 58

President Hugo Chavez has died at the age of 58, Venezuela's Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has announced. Hugo Chavez had not…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez undergoing his “most difficult hours”

President Hugo Chavez is undergoing his "most difficult hours", Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has said. Nicolas Maduro spoke at length…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez is “battling for his life”

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is "battling for his life", Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has announced today. "Our commander is sick because…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez still suffers breathing problems

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is still suffering breathing problems after returning from Cuba where he was treated for cancer, officials…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela after cancer treatment in Cuba

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez says he has returned home after receiving treatment for cancer in Cuba. In three messages posted…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez’s deputy, Nicolas Maduro, gives annual state address

Venezuela’s Vice-President Nicolas Maduro has given the annual state of the nation speech in place of Hugo Chavez, who is…

12 years ago

Vittorio Missoni missing as his plane disappears in Venezuela

A small aircraft carrying Vittorio Missoni, director of Italian fashion house Missoni, has disappeared off the coast of Venezuela. Vittorio…

12 years ago

Hugo Chavez wins Venezuela’s presidential election

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez has won a fourth term in office, after opposition leader Henrique Capriles admitted defeat. Hugo Chavez…

12 years ago

Venezuela election: huge Caracas rally for opposition candidate Henrique Capriles

More than 100,000 people gathered in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, in support of opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles. Henrique Capriles criticized…

12 years ago

Venezuela’s Amuay refinery explosion kills at least 19 people

At least 19 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in an explosion at Amuay plant, Venezuela's biggest…

12 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

Oreo celebrates its 100th birthday in US and other four countries

Oreo cookie celebrates its centenary in the US and four other countries, China, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela and Indonesia. Flash mobs…

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

Jean-Claude Mas, PIP breast implant owner, has been arrested in southern France

French Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) founder Jean-Claude Mas has been arrested at his home in Six-Fours-les-Plages, southern France, according to…

13 years ago

US expelled Venezuela’s Miami consul over possible cyber-attacks

The US State Department has declared Livia Acosta Noguera, Venezuela's consul general in Miami, persona non grata and says she…

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

Columbus Day celebrations across US.

Columbus Day is celebrated annually on the second Monday of October and commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the…

13 years ago