Venezuela's Chavez says Obama doesn't deserve the Nobel Peace PrizeOctober 11th, 2009 Chavez: Nobel peace committee overlooked US warsCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says President Barack Obama does not deserve the Nobel Peace Prize. Chavez believes Obama didn't make any notable accomplishments to merit winning the prize, saying that rather than promote peace the U.S.
Albuquerque voters deicde whether to give mayor a record fourth termOctober 6th, 2009 Albuquerque voters cast ballots for mayorALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque voters will decide Tuesday whether to give the mayor an unprecedented fourth term. Mayor Martin Chavez paved the way for his campaign by asking a judge to overturn the term-limits law in the city charter.
Venezuela's Chavez say ousted Honduran president returned home with help from militarySeptember 23rd, 2009 Chavez: military helped Zelaya return to HondurasNEW YORK — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says the ousted Honduran president sneaked back to his country with the help of Honduran military personnel. Chavez says ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya traveled by plane, in the trunk of a car and in tractors from Nicaragua to Honduras in a secret operation aided by supporters in the military.
Ex-president Carter says he's disappointed in Venezuelan leader ChavezSeptember 20th, 2009 Carter concerned Chavez has become authoritarianBOGOTA, Colombia — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says he is disappointed by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez and concerned he is increasingly shifting toward an authoritarian regime.
Chavez: Venezuela expecting delivery of rockets from Russia after signing military agreementsSeptember 11th, 2009 Chavez: Venezuela to get rockets from RussiaCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he has signed military agreements with Russia and is soon expecting the arrival of some "little rockets."
Chavez says the rockets reach up to 186 miles (300 kilometers) and are strictly for defense purposes. Chavez returned Friday from a world tour including a visit to Russia, where he met with President Dmitry Medvedev.
Albuquerque mayor says bankruptcy judge OKs $40M deal to save light jet maker Eclipse AviationAugust 21st, 2009 Mayor: Judge approves deal to save NM jet makerALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez says a bankruptcy judge has approved a $40 million deal that will save the New Mexico-based maker of the Eclipse 500 light jet.
Chavez: Venezuela to strengthen ties with Russia, China as US makes inroads in Latin AmericaAugust 16th, 2009 Chavez: Venezuela to strengthen ties with alliesCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says Venezuela's ties with nations like Russia and China have gained importance as the U.S. moves to expand its military presence in Latin America.
Chavez accuses US intelligence services of backing plot to kill himJune 3rd, 2009 Chavez accuses CIA of backing plot to kill himCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday alleged that U.S. intelligence agencies were behind a purported assassination plot that prevented him from visiting El Salvador.
Venezuela seeks Interpol help in going after another political opponent of Hugo ChavezMay 1st, 2009 Veneuzla asks Interpol to go after 2nd Chavez foeCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela has sought Interpol's help in seeking the arrest of Alfredo Pena, a political opponent of President Hugo Chavez who is facing corruption allegations, the Attorney General's Office said Thursday. It was the second such request in eight days.
Venezuelan police, troops break up opposition march with tear gas and water cannonMay 1st, 2009 Clashes, tear gas at Venezuela opposition marchCARACAS, Venezuela — Hundreds of Venezuelan police and National Guard troops broke up an opposition march Friday with volleys of tear gas and water cannon blasts. Thousands of opponents of President Hugo Chavez retreated as clouds of gas spread out over an avenue in downtown Caracas.
Former governor who broke with Chavez goes into hiding following arrest warrant in VenezuelaApril 24th, 2009 Chavez foe goes into hiding after arrest warrantCARACAS, Venezuela — An opponent of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has gone into hiding after a warrant was issued for his arrest. Prosecutors allege that Eduardo Manuitt pocketed government funds a decade ago as governor of central Guarico state.
Venezuela urges Peru to arrest opponent of President Hugo ChavezApril 24th, 2009 Venezuela: Peru should arrest Chavez foeCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's government urged Peruvian authorities on Thursday to arrest a leading opponent of President Hugo Chavez who is seeking political asylum in Lima. Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro's call for the arrest of Manuel Rosales came hours after Venezuela requested the opposition leader's arrest through Interpol.
Venezuelan court asks Interpol to detain opposition leader who fled to PeruApril 22nd, 2009 Court orders capture of anti-Chavez leaderCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan prosecutors say a court has asked Interpol to detain a leading opponent of President Hugo Chavez who is seeking political asylum in Peru. Prosecutors say in a statement that the Venezuelan court on Wednesday ordered the capture of Manuel Rosales because he "has shown he isn't willing to present himself" in court.
Chavez says he wants to be Obama's friendApril 18th, 2009 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said that he would like to be good friends with US President Barack Obama, suggesting possibilities of an iminent thaw in hostile relations between the two countries. According to Fox News, Chavez said: "I'd like to be your friend," while Obama reportedly expressed his thanks, though this couldn't immediately be confirmed.
Mayawati accuses Election Commission of biasApril 8th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Wednesday accused the Election Commission of being biased in favour of the state's opposition parties. Addressing a press conference here, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief alleged that the constitutional body has removed state officials on baseless complaints by political rivals.
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