![]() Chavez Protege Wins Venezuela National ElectionThe Venezuelan Central Elections Commission has announced that Acting President Nicolas Maduro has won the nation’s presidential polls.![]() Holocaust Grandchild Runs Again to Lead VenezuelaHenrique 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 MaduroActing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday accused the country's opposition of being "heirs of Hitler."![]() Venezuelan Jews Fear for FutureHugo Chavez may be gone, but the Jews of Venezuela are not resting any easier, after anti-Semitic graffiti incidents![]() Hollywood's Liberals Hail Chavez as Social HeroHollywood stars lionized the late Venezuelan leader, in defiance of America's fierce antipathy to his regime.![]() Ahmadinejad to Attend Funeral of Friend ChavezIran's President travels to Caracas for the funeral of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.![]() Syria, Iran Hail 'Martyr', 'Honorable' ChavezSyria pays tribute to "honorable" Chavez, while Iran hails the late Venezuelan leader as "a martyr for his people."![]() Venezuela's Chavez Dies at 58Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died, hours after his Vice President accused "enemies" of being responsible for his cancer.![]() Venezuela’s President Chavez Returns to CaracasVenezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is alive and has returned home to Caracas following a fourth round of surgery in December for cancer.![]() Venezuela Reportedly Spying on Jewish CommunityThe Venezuelan intelligence agency is reportedly targeting and spying on the Jewish community as well as organizations with ties to Israel.![]() Venezuela VP Delivers State-of-Nation for ChavezVice President Nicolas Maduro stood in for President Hugo Chavez Tuesday to give Venezuela’s State of the Nation address amid legal debates.![]() Can PSUV Stay Together In A Post Chavez Era?The grave condition of Hugo Chavez poses a challenge to regime he built.![]() Venezuela's Pres. Chavez Admits Cancer is BackVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced on state TV Saturday night his cancer is back, and he must return to Cuba for more surgery.![]() Chavez Returns to Havana for TreatmentVenezuela's President Hugo Chavez is back in Cuba for another round of medical treatment for an undetermined length of time.![]() Synagogue Attack '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 Venezuela SynagogueAbout 50 anti-Israel protesters gathered outside Venezuela's largest synagogue on Thursday to demonstrate against recent Israeli airstrikes.![]() Human Rights Violators to Join UN Rights CouncilHuman rights groups warn that many countries up for seats on UN Human Rights Council are unfit under UN membership criteria.![]() Re-elected Chavez Names Vice PresidentChavez is re-taking the reins, but his elections adversary Capriles has not given up. There is always next time.![]() Six More Years Of Hugo ChavezAlthough it had done comparatively well, the Venezuelan opposition absorbs the consequences of Chavez' victory.![]() Venezuela Heads to the PollsVenezuelans 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 Will Weaken Venezuela's Ties With PariahsVenezuelan opposition candidate drew hundreds of thousands at rally, has outlined his foreing policy changes.![]() Chavez Claims Opponent Will Bring Civil WarAlthough still favored, Hugo Chavez is resorting to violence and threats of violence to counter his challenger.![]() Iran's Hizbullah Terrorist Base in NicaraguaIran has established a Hizbullah terrorist training base in northern Nicaragua, according to a report in local media there.![]() Chavez Denies Safety Lapses At Stricken RefineryHugo Chavez has fended off accusations of safety lapses at a refinery of the state oil company that has become synonymous with his regime.![]() Giant Blast at Venezuela's Largest Oil RefineryVenezuela's largest oil refinery went up in flames Saturday, leaving 26 dead and some 80 people wounded, officials said.![]() Chavez Warns Of Civil War In Case He Is DefeatedHugo 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 To Host Buddies Ahmadinejad And LukashenkoHugo Chavez emphasized that he had the loyalty of the armed forces whom he harangued for three hours.![]() Chavez' Health Problems Shake Up Presidential RaceHugo Chavez, who was once declared cancer free, will be forced to return to Cuba for repeat surgery.![]() United Opposition Poses Strongest Test For ChavezFive candidates contended in today's primary in Venezuela for the right to oppose Hugo Chavez in October.![]() Chavistas May Foil An Opposition Victory By ForceHugo Chavez celebrated his abortive coup of twenty years ago and proclaimed identity between himself and the army.![]() US Ejects Venezuelan Consul Over Cyber-PlotThe US has ejected a Venezuelan diplomat believed to have been involved in a cyber-plot to attack servers at US nuclear sites.![]() Argentine President Has Thyroid CancerArgentine President Cristina Fernandez, 58, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She will undergo surgery January 4 to remove the tumor.![]() Gold Repatriation-Electoral PloyHugo Chavez has impressed supporters and outraged opponents by bringing back Venzuela's gold bars.![]() Can Chavez Curb Crime and Make It to OctoberThe kidnapping and rescue of Wilson Ramos plus the diametrically opposed diagnoses of Hugo Chavez dominate news on Venezuela.![]() Major Leaguer Kidnapped, Freed in VenezuelaVenezuelan authorities on Friday ordered a dramatic aerial rescue of a kidnapped native who plays in U.S. Major League Baseball.![]() Chavez 'Upholds' Carlos the Jackal's HonorVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez calls on France to "respect" PFLP terrorist Carlos the Jackal, and tries to hide his health from voters.![]() Russia and China Seek to Bolster the Chavez RegimeTaking a risk, Russia and China are loaning Venezuela billions in hope that Hugo Chavez can hold out.![]() Chavez Begins 3rd Chemo Round in VenezuelaPresident Hugo Chavez has returned to Venezuela for a third round of chemotherapy to treat his cancer.![]() Ailing Venezuela Pres. Chavez Says He's BetteAiling Venezuela President Hugo Chavez told Cubans this week he could "speak for five hours" -- but spent only 20 minutes on television.![]() Chavez to Undergo ChemotherapyHugo Chavez, forced to undergo chemotherapy in Cuba, must now delegate responsibilities. The nail biting is not restricted to Venezuela.![]() Who and What Will Follow Chavez?Hugo Chavez' illness comes at a time that his regime is facing problems at home and abroad and has no orderly procedures for a succession.![]() Chavez in Critical ConditionVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez is reportedly hospitalized in Cuba in critical condition.![]() Peru Presidential Race EndingKeiko Fujimori and Ollanta Humala, the two candidates for Peru's presidency, have one thing in common - a close relative serving jail time.![]() A New Missile Crisis?So far the report in Die Welt about Iranian missile bases in Venezuela is not arousing much alarm. It should.![]() Hugo Chavez-"Freedom Defender"A Supporter of dictators and stifler of domestic opposition, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is a laureate of a press freedom award. Shades of Orwell.![]() Chavez: I'm no MubarakVenezuelan strongman is convinced he is immune from the fate of Middle Eastern leaders, but the opposition is gaining confidence.![]() Hugo Chavez Taunts AmericaBarack Obama's hopes for improved relations with Hugo Chavez' Venezuela will have to be jettisoned. Iran,Russia filling the gap with missiles..![]() Venezuelan-Syrian Axis RenewedVenezuela's President Hugo Chavez welcomed Syrian President Bashar Assad during his “historic” first visit to Caracas on Saturday.![]() Venezuela Supports Anti-SemitismState-sponsored anti-Semitism has appeared in the West. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is leading a drive to make his country Judenrein.![]() ‘Iran Exporting Radical Islam’Latin American Jewish leaders are meeting with Minister Edelstein Tuesday night in the wake of the growing Iranian influence and anti-Semitism.![]() USGS:Venezuelan Oil Dwarfs SaudiThe US Geological Survey estimates that a new reserve of thick black crude oil found in Venezuela is about double Saudi Arabia's oil reserves.![]() Spain Dumps Lieberman for ChavezSpanish diplomats canceled a scheduled meeting with FM Lieberman in favor of talks with pro-Iranian Venezuelan President Chavez. |