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Hugo Chavez (AFP Photo / Juan Barreto) 10.01.2012 10:32 33 comments

Hugo Chavez: Warming Americans’ hearts

Hugo Chavez is one of leaders Washington most likes to paint as an enemy of America, but contrary to this logic, there are thousands in the US who have warm feelings for the flamboyant Venezuelan leader.

 
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R) and his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (L), smile at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas on January 9, 2012 (AFP Photo / JUAN BARRETO) 10.01.2012 07:34 34 comments

Ahmadinejad meets Chavez amidst standoff with West

Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad met with Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez Monday in order to reaffirm the two countries' alliance, and defiance of the US, as Tehran’s relations with Washington deteriorate by the day.

Ecuador's President Rafael Correa, Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos, Bolivia's President Evo Morales, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, Argentina's President Cristina Kirchner, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and Cuban President Raul Castro (From Lto R, first row) pose for the family picture of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit on December 2, 2011 in Caracas (AFP Photo / LEO RAMIREZ) 04.12.2011 09:58 44 comments

Latin America unites in new bloc, US not invited

Thirty-three Latin American leaders have come together and formed a new regional bloc, pledging closer economic and political ties. The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) pointedly excludes the US and Canada.

 
Muammar Gaddafi (AFP Photo) 21.10.2011 16:24 6 comments

Martyrdom for Muammar Gaddafi?

Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner has said that the killing of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi could have the effect of turning him into a national martyr.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (R) shakes hands with Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov after a meeting at the presidential palace in Caracas on August 24, 2011 during the latter's official visit to the country (AFP Photo / Juan BARRETO) 26.08.2011 17:03 11 comments

Fur hats and arms - Chavez plans Russia trip

Hugo Chavez has met with the Russian Foreign Minister and promised to personally visit Russia in the nearest future to seal more contracts, purchase weapons, and maybe a fur hat to counter the winter frost.

 
President Hugo Chavez speaking during a meeting at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, on August 6, 2011 (AFP Photo / Presidencia / HO) 18.08.2011 13:31 14 comments

Chavez: “Thank you, Russia!”

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is grateful to the Russian leadership for advanced armaments intended to ensure his country’s independence.

France, Paris: A picture of a screen taken from the French television on February 22, 2011 shows Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi gesturing while delivering a nationwide address in Tripoli (AFP Photo / Joel Saget) 17.08.2011 23:47 11 comments

Gaddafi reportedly “gravely ill” and ready to leave Libya

As Libyan rebels continue advancing on the capital Tripoli, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has been struggling to stay in power since March, is reported to be "gravely ill."

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Venezuela, Caracas : Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez waves during the welcoming ceremony of Peruvian President elect Ollanta Humala (not depicted) at the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas on July 15, 2011. (AFP Photo / Juan Barreto) 17.07.2011 20:54 5 comments

“Chavez’s absence may give US chance to promote regime change”

Hugo Chavez’s repeated departure for cancer treatment in Cuba has sparked concerns over Venezuela’s political future. Adrian Salbuchi, an expert on Latin American politics, warns that it could debilitate the regime and lead to US interference.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez blowing kisses to supporters during the commemoration of the ninth anniversary of the failed coup against him, in Caracas on April 13, 2011. (AFP Photo/Juan Barreto) 27.06.2011 00:42 6 comments

Chavez’s absence stirs questions about his health

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is in critical condition after surgery in Cuba, reports have suggested. Journalist Eva Golinger says Venezuelans are shocked, as this is the first serious issue with Chavez’s health since he became president.

 
Venezuela, Caracas : Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, speaks during a meeting of the ALBA bloc (Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas) in Caracas, on March 4, 2011. (AFP Photo / Presidencia) 03.05.2011 22:36

Bolivarian Revolution in Washington

In Washington, the rhetoric most heard about Venezuela and its socialist president, Hugo Chavez Frias, is overwhelmingly negative.

Larry Palmer 30.12.2010 11:53

Washington revokes visa for Venezuelan ambassador

A diplomatic scandal is brewing between the US and Venezuela. President Barack Obama has revoked the visa of Venezuela's ambassador to Washington.

 
RIA Novosti / Sergey Guneev 29.12.2010 10:50 7 comments

Chavez ready to break diplomatic ties with US

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has stated that his country is ready to sever diplomatic ties with the US if Washington insists on appointing Larry Palmer as its ambassador in Caracas.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, right, and Acting Mayor of Moscow Vladimir Resin during the ceremony of laying the cornerstone of a monument to Simon Bolivar (RIA Novosti / Ruslan Krivobok) 15.10.2010 20:16

Chavez lays stone for Simon Bolivar monument in Moscow

The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, took part in the ceremonial laying of a cornerstone for a monument to Venezuelan military and political leader Simon Bolivar that will appear next year.

 
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (RIA Novosti / Sergey Guneev) 15.10.2010 18:08 4 comments

Hugo Chavez gives exclusive interview to RT

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has given an exclusive live interview to RT's Spanish channel while on a visit to Moscow. Chavez shared his views on the current world order and his hopes for the future.

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (R) and his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez show signed documents during their meeting in Moscow, October 15, 2010 15.10.2010 15:55 6 comments

Russia, Venezuela urge world not to be dependent on mood of one state

Moscow and Caracas stand for forming a fair world order that would not depend on the wishes and prosperity of just one country, President Medvedev said, following talks with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.

 
Hugo Chavez (AFP Photo / Prensa Miraflores - Marcelo Garcia) 14.10.2010 01:17 2 comments

Venezuela’s poor awakened by revolutionary process

Democracy 101, Venezuela style: There is a people’s revolution underway. What is indisputable is that it never would have happened without President Hugo Chavez coming to power.

Venezuela: A supporter of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reacts after learning the results of the legislative elections outside Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas early on September 27, 2010.  (AFP Photo / Eitan Abramovich) 28.09.2010 03:40

Venezuelan election: Opposition gains seats, Chavez holds majority

After months of intense campaigning and PR maneuvers from both sides, Venezuelans all over the country hit the polls to vote for their National Assembly.

 
Image from nologo.su 24.09.2010 23:10 1 comment

Opposition, pro-Chavez parties battle in upcoming election

It's an outstanding view from the top of one of the finest hotels in Caracas, Venezuela. But on the ground, there is a different reality.

15.09.2010 03:32 3 comments

US intervening in Venezuelan elections

Government documents released through the Freedom of Information Act have some claiming the US is interfering in the political affairs of Venezuela.

 
Production still from 'Capital' music video by Lyapis Trubetskoy 09.04.2010 17:36 11 comments

Hugo Chavez gives America a piece of his mind

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called US officials "stupid" on Thursday for criticizing his recent shopping spree of Russian-made military hardware, saying it is for defensive purposes.

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