Hugo Chavez

New Book Reveals Venezuela-Hezbollah Narcotics Alliance

Spanish reporter details Venezuela's official ties with the Shiite terrorist organization to traffic cocaine and penetrate US-Mexico border.

Latin American Dictators Slam Gaza 'Genocide'

Chavez's successor makes surprise visit to Fidel Castro, is told he's a 'hero' for giving Hamas enclave material support.

Venezuelan Protest Turns Lethal, Govt. Teeters

Mass demonstration ends in gunfire with at least three dead, President Maduro clamps down on opposition, press.

Argentine Official Charged After Praising Hitler

A spokesman for the mayor of Buenos Aires is facing criminal charges after saying Hitler "was a spectacular guy."

Interview with Sammy Eppel: The Jews of Venezuela

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro Squeaks Presidential Win

The Venezuelan Central Elections Commission has announced that Acting President Nicolas Maduro has won the nation’s presidential polls.

Holocaust Grandchild Runs Again to Lead Venezuela

Henrique Capriles is giving interim Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro a vigorous run as the two make their final campaign appeals.

Rivals Are 'Heirs to Hitler': Venezuela's Maduro

Acting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday accused the country's opposition of being "heirs of Hitler."

Venezuelan Jews Fear for Future

Hugo Chavez may be gone, but the Jews of Venezuela are not resting any easier, after anti-Semitic graffiti incidents

Celebrities Who Embrace Dictators

Hollywood's Liberals Hail Chavez as Great Social Hero

Hollywood stars lionized the late Venezuelan leader, in defiance of America's fierce antipathy to his regime.

Ahmadinejad to Attend Funeral of Close Friend Chavez

Iran's President travels to Caracas for the funeral of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

UN Holds Minute of Silence Honoring Chavez

U.N. Watch has criticized the chief UN human rights body for holding a minute of silence for late Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez.

Chavez and Ahmadinejad Were United - Against Israel

Syria, Iran Hail 'Martyr', 'Honorable' Chavez

Syria pays tribute to "honorable" Chavez, while Iran hails the late Venezuelan leader as "a martyr for his people."

Venezuela's Chavez Dies at 58

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died, hours after his Vice President accused "enemies" of being responsible for his cancer.

Venezuela’s President Chavez is Alive, Returns to Caracas

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is alive and has returned home to Caracas following a fourth round of surgery in December for cancer.

Venezuela VP Delivers State-of-Nation As Chavez Fights for Life

Vice President Nicolas Maduro stood in for President Hugo Chavez Tuesday to give Venezuela’s State of the Nation address amid legal debates.

Power Struggle Starts as Venezuela Pres. Chavez Recovers

A power struggle is in the works as doubts grow over whether Venezuela's president will attend his own inauguration following surgery.

Is Chavism More Than Chavez?

Ruling Venezuelan Party Faces Life Without El Commandante

The grave condition of Hugo Chavez poses a challenge to regime he built.

Venezuela's Pres. Chavez Admits Cancer is Back, Surgery Planned

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced on state TV Saturday night his cancer is back, and he must return to Cuba for more surgery.

Venezuela's Chavez Returns to Havana for Treatment

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is back in Cuba for another round of medical treatment for an undetermined length of time.

Attack Against Caracas Synagogue 'Reminiscent of Kristallnacht'

Jewish group denounces Venezuelan government for enabling the recent anti-Semitic attack that plagued country’s largest synagogue.

Anti-Israel Protesters Target Synagogue in Venezuela

About 50 anti-Israel protesters gathered outside Venezuela's largest synagogue on Thursday to demonstrate against recent Israeli airstrikes.

Venezuelan President Chavez Names Vice President

Chavez is re-taking the reins, but his elections adversary Capriles has not given up. There is always next time.

Six More Years Of Hugo Chavez

Opposition Considers Options After Chavez Wins Reelection

Although it had done comparatively well, the Venezuelan opposition absorbs the consequences of Chavez' victory.

Venezuela Heads to the Polls

Venezuelans head to the polls for a vote that will show if they believe President Hugo Chavez's claim he is still healthy enough to rule.

Capriles Foreign Policy Shift

Capriles Pledges To Do Away With Controversial Chavez Diplomacy

Venezuelan opposition candidate drew hundreds of thousands at rally, has outlined his foreing policy changes.

Chavez Campaign's Dirty Tricks

As Opponent Displays Resilience, Chavistas Resort to Violence

Although still favored, Hugo Chavez is resorting to violence and threats of violence to counter his challenger.

Chavez In Damage Control

Refinery Accident Highlights National Oil Company's Exploitation

Hugo Chavez has fended off accusations of safety lapses at a refinery of the state oil company that has become synonymous with his regime.

Chavez Uses Tools Of Power

Chavez Government Pulls Out All Stops For October 7 Vote

Hugo Chavez' lead in the polls has narrowed and in a few polls has vanished, but will the election be fair and its results respected?

Chavez Capriles Register

Chavez Equates Opposition Victory With Loss Of Independence

Hugo Chavez emphasized that he had the loyalty of the armed forces whom he harangued for three hours.

Chavez Opponents Hold Primary

Five Candidates Contend For Right To Oppose Chavez In October

Five candidates contended in today's primary in Venezuela for the right to oppose Hugo Chavez in October.

Chavez to Ignore Arbitration

Chavez Will Ignore the Arbitration Panel's Compensation Award

Venezuela intends to ignore the arbitration clause designed to protect foreign investors.

Caracas Gold Rush

Chavez Repatriates Gold, Offers Obama a Loan

Hugo Chavez has impressed supporters and outraged opponents by bringing back Venzuela's gold bars.

Ramos Safe; Crime Wave Exposed

Can Chavez Curb Crime and Will He Make It to October Elections

The kidnapping and rescue of Wilson Ramos plus the diametrically opposed diagnoses of Hugo Chavez dominate news on Venezuela.

Chavez 'Upholds' PFLP Terrorist's Honor, Hides Personal Health

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez calls on France to "respect" PFLP terrorist Carlos the Jackal, and tries to hide his health from voters.

Chavez Begins Third Chemotherapy Round in Venezuela

President Hugo Chavez has returned to Venezuela for a third round of chemotherapy to treat his cancer.

Ailing Venezuela President Chavez Claims Health is 'Improving'

Ailing Venezuela President Hugo Chavez told Cubans this week he could "speak for five hours" -- but spent only 20 minutes on television.

Report: Venezuela President Hugo Chavez in Critical Condition

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reportedly hospitalized in Cuba in critical condition.

Did Clinton, Chavez Exchange Pleasantries at Brazil Event?

US Secretary of State Clinton and Venezuelan President Chavez appear to chat amiably after diplomatic dogfight days earlier.

USGS: Venezuela Oil Field Dwarfs Saudi Arabia Reserves

The US Geological Survey estimates that a new reserve of thick black crude oil found in Venezuela is about double Saudi Arabia's oil reserves.