Venezuela – Page 47 – People's World

Rocky road to Venezuela presidential elections

October 2, 2012 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, winner of elections in 2000 and 2006 by overwhelming majorities, is heavily favored in voting set for October 7.

Latin American, Caribbean unity group forms in Caracas

December 5, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Cuban President Raul Castro told reporters that, "For the first time in history we will have an organization of Our America."

Cuba and Venezuela shape new generation of “Revolutionary Doctors”

July 28, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Brouwer traces the evolution of Cuba's health system that has led to Cuban-Venezuelan collaboration in providing health care for their people and medical assistance throughout the world.

World Notes: Venezuela, South Africa, Romania and more

June 14, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Thousands marched in Caracas on June 7 demanding protection for small farmers determined to take over unused land in accordance with the Lands and Agrarian Development Act of 2001.

World Notes: Venezuela, Somalia, Fiji and more

May 27, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Sanctions on Iran hit Venezuela; labor rights under siege in Iraq, Fiji and Turkey; humanitarian crisis in Somalia; and Cuba at the UN.