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Venezuela slams human rights report
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Cuban hire in Venezuela raises concern
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| Feb. 25 |
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Venezuela slams human rights report Venezuela's top human rights official disputed findings of a report issued by an OAS commission, and accused of distorting statistics
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| Feb.5 |
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Cuban hire in Venezuela raises concern Ramiro Valdes, 77, is one of only four remaining original rebels led by Fidel Castro in the 1950s arrived as a consultant for that country's...
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| Jan.26 |
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Protests continue following 2 deaths
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| Dec.20 |
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Chavez accuses Colombia of spy plane
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| Dec.9 |
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Student's funeral fuels more protest
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| Nov.25 |
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Chavez welcomes Ahmadinejad
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| Nov.9 |
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Venezuela, Colombia in war of words
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| Nov.8 |
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Chavez steps up Colombia rhetoric
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| Sep.15 |
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U.S.: Venezuela could spark arms race. Washington
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| Sep.13 |
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Chavez in $2bn Russian arms deal| President Hugo Chavez: Russia has agreed to lend to buy weapons. The credit will be used to purchase 100 tanks and a anti-aircraft systems | |
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| Sep.11 |
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Venezuela to get Russian missiles
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Chavez wraps up controversial tour |
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| Aug.25 |
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Chavez: Ready to cut ties with Colombia
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| Aug.18 |
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Chavez moving to silence critics
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| Aug.9 |
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Chavez slams Colombia 'incursion' |
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| Aug.8 |
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Ambassador orderred back to Colombia |
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| Aug.5 |
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Chavez turns up heat on Colombia
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| Aug.1 |
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Dozens of radio stations shut down |
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| Jul.28 |
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Chavez freezes ties with Colombia |
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| Jun.13 |
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Venezuela helps Nicar-a after U.S. rebuff |
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| May.30 |
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Debate row as Chavez cuts TV show |
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| May.23 |
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Globovision president's home raided
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| May.21 |
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Globovision president's home raided |
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| May.8 |
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Chavez seizes oil service firms |
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| Apr.21 |
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Chavez rival seeks asylum in Peru Manuel Rosales, one of Venezuela's main opposition leaders, facing a corruption trial, has asked for political asylum
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| Apr.18 |
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 Venezuela may reinstall envoy to U.S.  Hugo Chavez is signaling a shift in the historically tense relations between the two nations -- one that the Obama administration welcomed
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| Mar.21 |
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Chavez cuts budget over oil price
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| Feb.15 |
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 Chavez declares victory in referendum Venezuelan President declared victory in a constitutional referendum that will allow him to run for a third six-year term in 2012
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Venezuela awaiting poll outcome
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| Feb.2 |
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Chavez celebrates 10 years in power
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| Nov.30 |
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Chavez renews reelection ambition President Hugo Chavez has announced a plan to seek a constitutional amendment to allow him to stand for reelection to remain in power until ...
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| Nov.24 |
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Chavez passes election test Candidates from President Chavez's party won a majority of the seats in local elections that were seen as a test of Chavez's influence
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| Sep.26 |
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Chavez reaffirms Russia alliance. Moscow
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| Sep.11 |
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Venezuela to expel U.S. ambassador| President Hugo Chavez said he is recalling his own ambassador from Washington and expelling the U.S. ambassador from Venezuela | |
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| May.29 |
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Latin Americans to discuss cost of food
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| May.15 |
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Farc rebel link files 'genuine'. Colombia
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| Mar.14 |
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Venezuela dares US to put it on terror list |
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| Mar.7 |
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Chavez urges unity after summit |
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Leaders say Colombia crisis over  Dominican Republic: The presidents of Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia have shaken hands at a summit, marking the end of a crisis triggered by a cross-border raid | |
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| Jan.11 |
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Chavez makes Colombia rebel call
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| Dec.2 |
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Voters reject Chavez's referendum The voters narrowly rejected a referendum that would have bolstered Chavez's embrace of socialism and granted him an indefinite extension
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| Nov.30 |
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Chavez urges reform |
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| Nov.28 |
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Students, police clash
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Chavez cuts all ties with Colombia |
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| Nov.8 |
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Hostage talks see spark of hope |
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| Nov.7 |
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Gunmen fire on protesters |
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| Nov.5 |
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Ex-general breaks with Chavez |
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| Aug.31 |
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Chavez to help broker hostage deal. Colombia
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| Aug.15 |
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President Hugo Chavez outlines changes |
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| May.29 |
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TV station accused of inciting Chavez hit |
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| May.28 |
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Troops fire tear gass in TV station protest |
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| May.27 |
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TV station off the air Radio Caracas Television, Venezuela's most-watched television station and outlet for the political opposition, went off the air
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| May.26 |
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Tens of thousands protest over TV issue Venezuelans are protesting as a station Radio Caracas TV, critical of the government, is taken off the air
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| May.25 |
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Court orders TV station seizure |
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| May.19 |
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Venezuelans rally for TV station |
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| Mar.10 |
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Chavez launches biting US attack |
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Chavez attacks Bush 'domination' |
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| Jan.31 |
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Lawmakers give Chavez sweeping powers
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| Jan.19 |
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Chavez admits Castro gravely ill
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| Jan.18 |
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Rule by decree passed for Chavez National Assembly has given initial approval to a bill granting the President the power to rule by decree for 18 months
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| Jan.8 |
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Chavez bid for more state control The President has pledged to nationalise key Venezuelan companies to transform the country into a full socialist state
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| Dec.3 |
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Chavez wins by wide margin Hugo Chavez takes 61% of vote to challenger's 38% to win re-election to another 6-year term
| Turnout was 62%. Hundreds of Chavez supporters set off fireworks and cruised downtown Caracas in caravans, honking horns. The president told a crowd that the poll had been a triumph for his 'Bolivarian' revolution. Manuel Rosales has admitted defeat
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Chavez sees election win |
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Venezuelans to vote on president |
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| Nov.1 |
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 Venezuela, Guatemala quit race  UN Security Council: Guatemala and Venezuela agreed to withdraw from the race for a seat on the Security Council and support Panama
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| Oct.24 |
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Venezuela may end Sec. Council bid |
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| Oct.16 |
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No winner for seat UN Security Council: Venezuela and Guatemala deadlocked in their battle, after 10 rounds of voting failed
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| Sep.21 |
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Democrats warn Chavez: Don't bash Bush |
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| Aug.25 |
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Chavez rips U.S., Israel during China visit |
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| Aug.14 |
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Chavez at Castro's bedside in new photos Cuba: Official Communist Party newspaper has published new pictures of ailing President in bed, smiling
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| Apr.29 |
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Leftist trio seals Americas pact Cuba: The leaders of Bolivia, Cuba and Venezuela have signed a trade agreement to counter US influence
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| Feb.3 |
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US to expel Venezuelan diplomat |
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| Nov.29 |
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Opposition quit poll |
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| Nov.14 |
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Chavez and Fox recall ambassadors |
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| Aug.28 |
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Rev. Jackson offers support to Chavez |
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| Aug.27 |
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Protest march turns violent |
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| Aug.16 |
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Observers endorse vote |
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Recall vote: Chavez claims victory| Initial results showed about 58% voted to keep the president in office while 42% favored ousting him | |
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| Aug.15 |
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Voting extended for second time |
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| Mar.6 |
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Mass anti-Chavez rally in Caracas
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| Mar.2 |
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Protests greet Chavez poll ruling
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| Nov.29 |
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Venezuela closes Colombia border |
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| Jan.3 |
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Two die in street clashes
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Troops break up street clashes amid strike |
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| Dec.18 |
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Strike strangles oil exports Opposition demonstrators blocked major highways and roads, paralyzing parts of the capital
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| Dec.14 |
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Opposition protests Chavez |
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| Dec.7 |
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Pro-Chavez rally in Caracas |
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| Dec.6 |
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Gunfire kills 2 at opposition rally |
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| Apr.14 |
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Chavez returns to power Ousted President formally resumed his presidential powers in a televised ceremony
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| Apr.12 |
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Interim president sworn in |
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| Apr.11 |
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President to resign
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| 2009 |
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| Jun.13 |
Venezuela helps Nicar-a after U.S. rebuff |
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| 2009 |
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| Feb.15 |
Chavez declares victory in referendum Venezuelan President declared victory in a constitutional referendum that will allow him to run for a third six-year term in 2012
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| Feb.15 |
Venezuela awaiting poll outcome
| 2008 |
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| Nov.30 |
Chavez renews reelection ambition President Hugo Chavez has announced a plan to seek a constitutional amendment to allow him to stand for reelection to remain in power until ...
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| Nov.24 |
Chavez passes election test Candidates from President Chavez's party won a majority of the seats in local elections that were seen as a test of Chavez's influence
| 2007 |
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| Dec.2 |
Voters reject Chavez's referendum The voters narrowly rejected a referendum that would have bolstered Chavez's embrace of socialism and granted him an indefinite extension
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| Nov.30 |
Chavez urges reform |
| 2006 |
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| Dec.3 |
Chavez wins by wide margin Hugo Chavez takes 61% of vote to challenger's 38% to win re-election to another 6-year term
| Turnout was 62%. Hundreds of Chavez supporters set off fireworks and cruised downtown Caracas in caravans, honking horns. The president told a crowd that the poll had been a triumph for his 'Bolivarian' revolution. Manuel Rosales has admitted defeat
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| Dec.3 |
Chavez sees election win |
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| Dec.3 |
Venezuelans to vote on president |
| 2005 |
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| Nov.29 |
Opposition quit poll |
| 2004 |
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| Aug.16 |
Observers endorse vote |
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| Aug.16 |
Recall vote: Chavez claims victory| Initial results showed about 58% voted to keep the president in office while 42% favored ousting him | |
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| Aug.15 |
Voting extended for second time |
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| 2003 |
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| Nov.29 |
Venezuela closes Colombia border |
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| 2009 |
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| May.8 |
Chavez seizes oil service firms |
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| Mar.21 |
Chavez cuts budget over oil price
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| 2007 |
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| May.25 |
Court orders TV station seizure |
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| 2009 |
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| Aug.1 |
Dozens of radio stations shut down |
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| May.30 |
Debate row as Chavez cuts TV show |
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| May.23 |
Globovision president's home raided
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| May.21 |
Globovision president's home raided |
| 2007 |
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| May.29 |
TV station accused of inciting Chavez hit |
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| May.27 |
TV station off the air Radio Caracas Television, Venezuela's most-watched television station and outlet for the political opposition, went off the air
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| 2009 |
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| Feb.2 |
Chavez celebrates 10 years in power
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| 2008 |
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| Mar.7 |
Chavez urges unity after summit |
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| Mar.7 |
Leaders say Colombia crisis over | Dominican Republic: The presidents of Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia have shaken hands at a summit, marking the end of a crisis triggered by a cross-border raid | |
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| 2009 |
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| Nov.9 |
Venezuela, Colombia in war of words
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| Nov.8 |
Chavez steps up Colombia rhetoric
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| Sep.15 |
U.S.: Venezuela could spark arms race. Washington
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| Aug.9 |
Chavez slams Colombia 'incursion' |
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| 2009 |
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| Apr.21 |
Chavez rival seeks asylum in Peru Manuel Rosales, one of Venezuela's main opposition leaders, facing a corruption trial, has asked for political asylum
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| 2009 |
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| Nov.25 |
Chavez welcomes Ahmadinejad
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| Sep.11 |
Chavez wraps up controversial tour |
| 2008 |
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| Sep.26 |
Chavez reaffirms Russia alliance. Moscow
| 2007 |
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| Aug.31 |
Chavez to help broker hostage deal. Colombia
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| Mar.10 |
Chavez launches biting US attack |
| 2006 |
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| Aug.25 |
Chavez rips U.S., Israel during China visit |
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| Aug.14 |
Chavez at Castro's bedside in new photos Cuba: Official Communist Party newspaper has published new pictures of ailing President in bed, smiling
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| 2009 |
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| Sep.13 |
Chavez in $2bn Russian arms deal| President Hugo Chavez: Russia has agreed to lend to buy weapons. The credit will be used to purchase 100 tanks and a anti-aircraft systems | |
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| Sep.11 |
Venezuela to get Russian missiles
| 2006 |
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| Apr.29 |
Leftist trio seals Americas pact Cuba: The leaders of Bolivia, Cuba and Venezuela have signed a trade agreement to counter US influence
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| 2010 |
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| Feb. 25 |
Venezuela slams human rights report Venezuela's top human rights official disputed findings of a report issued by an OAS commission, and accused of distorting statistics
| 2009 |
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| Aug.18 |
Chavez moving to silence critics
| 2007 |
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| Nov.7 |
Gunmen fire on protesters |
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| May.19 |
Venezuelans rally for TV station |
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| 2009 |
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| Aug.25 |
Chavez: Ready to cut ties with Colombia
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| Aug.8 |
Ambassador orderred back to Colombia |
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| Jul.28 |
Chavez freezes ties with Colombia |
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| Apr.18 |
Venezuela may reinstall envoy to U.S. Hugo Chavez is signaling a shift in the historically tense relations between the two nations -- one that the Obama administration welcomed
| 2008 |
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| Sep.11 |
Venezuela to expel U.S. ambassador| President Hugo Chavez said he is recalling his own ambassador from Washington and expelling the U.S. ambassador from Venezuela | |
| 2006 |
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| Feb.3 |
US to expel Venezuelan diplomat |
| 2005 |
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| Nov.14 |
Chavez and Fox recall ambassadors |
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| 2008 |
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| May.29 |
Latin Americans to discuss cost of food
| 2007 |
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| Nov.8 |
Hostage talks see spark of hope |
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| 2009 |
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| Aug.5 |
Chavez turns up heat on Colombia
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| 2010 |
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| Feb.5 |
Cuban hire in Venezuela raises concern Ramiro Valdes, 77, is one of only four remaining original rebels led by Fidel Castro in the 1950s arrived as a consultant for that country's...
| 2007 |
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| Nov.5 |
Ex-general breaks with Chavez |
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| Aug.15 |
President Hugo Chavez outlines changes |
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| Jan.19 |
Chavez admits Castro gravely ill
| 2002 |
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| Apr.14 |
Chavez returns to power Ousted President formally resumed his presidential powers in a televised ceremony
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| Apr.12 |
Interim president sworn in |
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| Apr.11 |
President to resign
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| 2010 |
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| Jan.26 |
Protests continue following 2 deaths
| 2009 |
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| Dec.9 |
Student's funeral fuels more protest
| 2007 |
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| Nov.28 |
Students, police clash
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| May.28 |
Troops fire tear gass in TV station protest |
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| May.26 |
Tens of thousands protest over TV issue Venezuelans are protesting as a station Radio Caracas TV, critical of the government, is taken off the air
| 2005 |
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| Aug.27 |
Protest march turns violent |
| 2004 |
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| Mar.6 |
Mass anti-Chavez rally in Caracas
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| Mar.2 |
Protests greet Chavez poll ruling
| 2003 |
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| Jan.3 |
Two die in street clashes
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| Jan.3 |
Troops break up street clashes amid strike |
| 2002 |
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| Dec.18 |
Strike strangles oil exports Opposition demonstrators blocked major highways and roads, paralyzing parts of the capital
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| Dec.14 |
Opposition protests Chavez |
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| Dec.7 |
Pro-Chavez rally in Caracas |
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| Dec.6 |
Gunfire kills 2 at opposition rally |
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| 2007 |
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| Jan.31 |
Lawmakers give Chavez sweeping powers
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| Jan.18 |
Rule by decree passed for Chavez National Assembly has given initial approval to a bill granting the President the power to rule by decree for 18 months
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