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Venezuela: No direct talks with Colombia on bases

Venezuela has no interest in talking directly to Colombia to end a monthslong crisis but would support an effort by other South American nations to broker a solution, a top government official said Sunday. Deputy Foreign Minister Francisco Arias ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, Taiwan News,  22 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez

Chavez foe: Venezuela a refuge for Colombia rebels

A prominent opponent of President Hugo Chavez accused the socialist leader's government on Wednesday of turning a blind eye to leftist Colombian rebels taking refuge in border areas of Venezuela. Tachira state Gov. Cesar Perez said both leftist ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, eTaiwan News,  11 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez,  National Guard

Chavez to troops: Prepare for war with Colombia

CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered Venezuela's military to prepare for a possible armed conflict with Colombia, saying his country's soldiers should be ready if the United States attempts to provoke a war between the South ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, San Diego Union-Tribune,  9 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez,  Organization of American States,  U N Security Council,  United Nations,  National Guard

Venezuela sends 15,000 troops to Colombia border

President Hugo Chavez's government is sending 15,000 soldiers to the border with Colombia, saying the military buildup is needed to increase security, combat drug trafficking and root out paramilitary groups. The deployment to the Venezuelan ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, eTaiwan News,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: National Guard,  Hugo Chávez,  Alvaro Uribe

Chavez's new appeal to Venezuelans: Save energy

CARACAS, Venezuela—A nation built atop a sea of energy is struggling to keep the lights on. Demonstrators angrily brandish surge-damaged blenders, televisions and stereos outside the offices of Venezuela's state utility company. Others burn electricity ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, Boston Globe,  27 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez,  Teodoro Petkoff

Violent video games under fire in Venezuela

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Shouts of "Kill him! Kill him!" ring out as the preteens train their virtual assault rifles on the last remaining terrorist and spray him with bullets. Blood splatters. The enemy collapses. And they cheerfully wrap up another game ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, Chicago Sun-Times,  5 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez

Venezuela set to outlaw violent video games

as she stands beneath a "Scarface" movie poster and watches the virtual shoot-'em-up. Like many of her neighbors, Rangel rushes home at nightfall before gunshots begin echoing through the barrio. Shouts of "Kill him! Kill him!" ring out as the ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER ASSOCIATED PRESS, The San Jose Mercury News,  4 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez

Venezuela to outlaw violent video games, toys

CARACAS, Venezuela—Shouts of "Kill him! Kill him!" ring out as the preteens train their virtual assault rifles on the last remaining terrorist and spray him with bullets. Blood splatters. The enemy collapses. And they cheerfully wrap up another game of ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, Boston Globe,  4 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez

Venezuela releases student activist, keeps charges

Venezuela released a student activist Monday whose imprisonment was cited as an example of politically motivated prosecutions by President Hugo Chavez's government. The release of Julio Rivas prompted cries of joy from Venezuelans who rallied ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, Taiwan News,  29 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez,  Organization of American States

Tombs opened in Venezuela to identify riot victims

Authorities began opening tombs Monday to identify the remains of dozens of people killed during riots more than two decades ago and look for evidence against police and soldiers responsible for slayings during the unrest. Most relatives of those ...

From CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER, eTaiwan News,  21 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Hugo Chávez

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