Venezuela
Hugo Chavez, popular Venezuelan president, dies
March 6, 2013In life, Chavez was almost a legendary figure; first elected to Venezuela's presidency in 1998, he was popularly re-elected three more times in 2000, 2006, and 2012.
Read moreBattle for Venezuela’s presidency in overdrive
March 6, 2013Vice President Nicolas Maduro, who was favored by Chavez, is the presidential candidate of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela.
Read moreVenezuelan right wing creates false crisis on Chavez inauguration
January 8, 2013The stakes in this situation are high not only for Venezuela but for the entire Latin American and Caribbean area.
Read moreLeft makes big advances in Venezuela regional elections
December 21, 2012This will allow the PSUV leadership to advance projects for local mass democratic participation in building the nation.
Read morePresident Chavez of Venezuela to Cuba for cancer treatment
December 11, 2012For the fourth time in a year and a half, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez left for Cuba on Sunday for cancer treatment.
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