Venezuela says American pilot sought by US for cocaine smuggling being returned homeOctober 1st, 2009 Venezuela turns over drug suspect wanted by USCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's top security official says an American pilot wanted in the United States on cocaine-smuggling charges has been turned over to representatives of the U.S. State Department to be taken home.
Venezuela asks Interpol to capture former president under investigation for riot deathsSeptember 30th, 2009 Venezuela asks Interpol to capture ex-presidentCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's top prosecutor is asking Interpol to capture former President Carlos Andres Perez for violence committed during street protests two decades ago. Prosecutors will ask Interpol to issue a "red alert" for the capture of 85-year-old Perez, who lives in Miami, Attorney General Luisa Ortega told Venezuelan state television on Tuesday.
20-year-old brunette wins Miss Venezuela, receives crown from Miss UniverseSeptember 25th, 2009 20-year-old brunette wins Miss VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — Marelisa Gibson, a 20-year-old brunette, has been crowned Miss Venezuela and will represent the beauty-obsessed South American country at next year's Miss Universe pageant. The annual Miss Venezuela pageant is the one of Venezuela's most watched programs and a source of national pride.
Venezuela says it captures pilot sought by US since 2007 on cocaine trafficking chargesSeptember 22nd, 2009 Venezuela captures drug suspect wanted by USCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's justice minister says police have captured an American pilot wanted on cocaine smuggling charges in the United States. Justice minister Tareck El Aissami says the 38-year-old suspect, Julio Mendez, has been sought by the U.S.
Miss Universe back home to celebrate win, says Venezuela aiming for third consecutive crownSeptember 19th, 2009 Miss Universe celebrates historic win in VenezuelaCARACAS, Venezuela — The newly crowned Miss Universe returned to her native Venezuela on Saturday to celebrate her historic selection, saying the nation would go for its third consecutive win at next year's pageant. Stefania Fernandez, 18, was welcomed at the airport with a red carpet and flowers.
Prosecutors expect guilty pleas for most of 11 charged in Florida Mafia crew caseSeptember 17th, 2009 Prosecutors expect pleas in Fla. Mafia crew caseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Media watchdog welcomes Venezuela's arrest of suspect in attack on journalistsAugust 18th, 2009 Venezuela arrests suspect in attack on journalistsCARACAS, Venezuela — Reporters Without Borders has praised Venezuelan authorities for arresting a man suspected of participating in an attack on journalists. The international media watchdog group released a statement Monday applauding the "rapid progress" made in the investigation into last week's beating of a group of journalists as they handed out flyers protesting new media regulations.
Chavez says Venezuela will purchase tanks, citing threat from ColombiaAugust 5th, 2009 Chavez: Venezuela to buy more tanksCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says his government plans to buy dozens of tanks because Venezuela feels threatened by pending deal to increase the U.S. military presence in Colombia.
US, Venezuela look to exchange ambassadors after diplomatic spatJune 24th, 2009 US, Venezuela look to exchange ambassadorsWASHINGTON — The United States and Venezuela are working to send ambassadors back to each other's capitals. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly told reporters Wednesday that it was unclear when the ambassadors would return or who it would be.
Venezuela to deport Italian Mafia's 'foreign minister' captured in CaracasJune 24th, 2009 Venezuela to deport top Italian Mafia suspectCARACAS, Venezuela — A convicted European drug trafficker dubbed the "Mafia's foreign minister" will be deported to Italy after his capture in Caracas in a joint operation by Venezuelan and Italian police, authorities said Tuesday. Salvatore Miceli was caught at a Caracas hotel on Saturday, Venezuelan police said.
Italian police arrest dozen suspects accused of aiding top Mafia fugitiveJune 16th, 2009 Italian police arrest dozens in anti-Mafia raidROME — Italian police said Tuesday they had arrested 13 people suspected of helping a top Mafia fugitive hide, communicate with other mobsters and conduct his business. Investigators said that with Tuesday's arrests they are closing in on Matteo Messina Denaro, a fugitive who is among a handful of mobsters vying to take over the Sicilian Mafia.
Ternium SA to turn over majority stake in steel maker Sidor to Venezuela for $1.97 billionMay 8th, 2009 Venezuela to pay Ternium $1.97 billion for SidorCARACAS, Venezuela — Ternium SA has agreed to sell its 59.7 percent share in steel maker Sidor to Venezuela for $1.97 billion. The subsidiary of the Argentine-Italian conglomerate Techint has been locked in negotiations over a payment plan with Venezuelan authorities since last year.
Venezuela says Interpol has issued 'red notice' for Chavez foeApril 24th, 2009 Venezuela: Interpol issues notice for Chavez foeCARACAS, Venezuela — Interpol has issued a notice seeking the arrest of a leading opponent of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez who has requested political asylum in Peru, a Venezuelan police chief said Thursday. Federal police chief Wilmer Flores said Interpol sent out a "red notice" for Manuel Rosales, the former mayor of Venezuela's second-largest city, Maracaibo, who faces embezzlement charges in his homeland.
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.
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