Venezuela oil industry ‘normal after Chavez death’Venezuela's oil industry was operating normally on Tuesday and no disruption was expected following the death of President Hugo Chavez, state oil company PDVSA said, calling for calm in the Opec nation. The death of the social More… |
Chavez's condition worsens, has new infectionVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez's breathing problems have worsened and he is suffering from a "severe" new respiratory infection as he struggles to recover from cancer surgery, the government said in a somber medical update on Mon More… |
Chavez makes surprise return from CubaVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a surprise return from Cuba on Monday more than two months after surgery for cancer that threatens to end his 14-year rule of the South American Opec member. The 58-year-old socialist leader u More… |
Venezuela puts off Chavez inaugurationVenezuela will postpone the inauguration of President Hugo Chavez for a new term due to health problems, the government said on Tuesday, another sign the socialist leader's cancer may be bringing an end to his 14 years in power. More… |
Chavez still has 'severe' respiratory problemVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez is still suffering a "severe" respiratory infection that has hindered his breathing as he struggles to recover from cancer surgery in Cuba, the government said on Thursday. The 58-year-ol More… |
Chavez suffers new post-surgery complicationsVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez is suffering more complications linked to a respiratory infection that hit him after his fourth cancer operation in Cuba, his vice president said in a somber broadcast on Sunday. Vice President Nic More… |
Venezuela to upgrade Palestinan ties, offers aidVenezuela plans to open an embassy in Palestinian territories and upgrade its ties to ambassadorial level, President Hugo Chavez said on Friday, to support Palestinians in their struggle against Israel. 'We have decided to designate an More… |
Oil heading to $75-$80: Venezuela PresidentWorld oil prices are moving to $75 to $80 per barrel, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said yesterday (May 26), citing statements by Saudi Arabia that those prices would represent a fair price for oil. "King Abdullah has said the fair pric More… |
'Global arrogance' rappedVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez told his Iranian counterpart the two states should co-operate to defeat imperialism, Iranian media said. Chavez and Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad met during an official visit by the Venezuelan leader to the Is More… |