Venezuela's cable television chamber says government plans to impose new regulationsSeptember 23rd, 2009 Venezuela cable TV says gov't plans new regulationCARACAS, Venezuela — The government of President Hugo Chavez is preparing to impose new regulations on cable TV, the head of Venezuela's cable television chamber said Wednesday. Chamber president Mario Seijas told The Associated Press the government outlined the new rules to the cable companies this week and said they will be published in the Official Gazette in about 15 days.
Hugo Chavez says Moscow has offered Venezuela $2.2 billion in credit to buy Russian weaponsSeptember 13th, 2009 Venezuela gets $2.2B in credit for Russian armsCARACAS, Venezuela — Russia has opened a $2.2 billion line of credit for Venezuela to purchase weapons including armored vehicles and surface-to-air missiles, President Hugo Chavez said Sunday. Venezuela is buying more arms because it feels threatened by Colombia's decision to give U.S.
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.
Anti-Chavez television channel notified of new probe, risks losing broadcast licenseSeptember 7th, 2009 Anti-Chavez TV station faces possible shutdownCARACAS, Venezuela — The government said Monday a leading TV channel aligned with Venezuela's opposition could lose its broadcast license for allegedly airing a viewer's text message calling for a coup and the assassination of President Hugo Chavez. Diosdado Cabello, president of the telecommunications commission, said authorities will also ask prosecutors for a criminal probe to determine whether the owners of Globovision should face trial for allegedly trying to incite rebellion.
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 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.
200 Venezuelans protest Chavez government's decision to shut down 34 radio stationsAugust 2nd, 2009 200 Venezuelans protest radio station shutdownsCARACAS, Venezuela — Some 200 Venezuelans gathered outside a Caracas broadcaster Saturday to protest a decision by President Hugo Chavez's government to revoke the licenses of 34 radio stations. The demonstration occurred outside CNB 102.3 FM, which cut its over-the-air transmission Saturday morning on orders from the telecommunications regulatory agency and is now transmitting only over the Internet.
Venezuela freezes relations with ColombiaJuly 30th, 2009 CARACAS - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has frozen diplomatic and trade relations with Colombia in a spat over Colombian allegations that Swedish anti-tank weapons sold to Venezuela turned up in the hands of leftist guerrillas. Citing Bogota's "irresponsible" accusations, Chavez Tuesday Wednesday recalled the ambassador to Colombia, Gustavo Marquez, and froze bilateral "diplomatic and trade relations.
Chavez: Bogota should not underestimate concerns over Colombia's growing military ties with USJuly 24th, 2009 Venezuela upset by pending US-Colombia pactCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says Colombia should not underestimate Venezuela's concerns over the neighboring country's decision to forge stronger military ties with the United States. From Venezuela's point of view, Chavez said Thursday, it's like "opening your house for your neighbor's enemy."
Colombian officials have said Venezuela should not be concerned by a pact being negotiated to let U.S.
US ambassador returns to Caracas following diplomatic spat with VenezuelaJuly 2nd, 2009 US ambassador returns to Venezuela after spatCARACAS, Venezuela — The U.S. ambassador to Venezuela has returned to his post — more than nine months after he was expelled by President Hugo Chavez.
Chavez tells US general to look in mirror, saying US is threat to his region, not VenezuelaJune 28th, 2009 Chavez to US general: You're the threat, not usCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez says a U.S. general shouldn't be raising concerns that Venezuela is buying arms, and the American commander is wrong to argue there isn't a "conventional military threat in the region."
Chavez says the U.S.
Venezuelans protest government moves against anti-Chavez TV channelJune 26th, 2009 Chavez: 'Media outlet' concession likely to endCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez made a thinly veiled threat against an opposition television station on Thursday, hours after dozens of protesters took to the streets in a show of support for the network. Without mentioning Globovision's name, Chavez called on the people to be on the alert for a conspiracy "that has to do with a media outlet."
"The possibility exists that the concession they hold will come to an end," Chavez said.
Venezuela's Chavez says defiant news network could be closed _ if it doesn't stand downJune 12th, 2009 Chavez: Gov't may shutter critical TV channelCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez threatened to close down an opposition-sided news network, saying the defiant Globovision channel's days on the airwaves will be numbered if its directors don't stand down. Chavez on Thursday urged executives at Globovision "to reflect" upon the TV channel's tough anti-government stance — or else the station "won't be on the airwaves much longer."
The socialist leader has threatened Globovision before, demanding sanctions against the channel for its alleged violation of broadcast regulations.
Venezuela investigates anti-Chavez TV president for suspected 'environmental crime'June 3rd, 2009 Venezuela investigates anti-Chavez TV presidentCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan prosecutors said Tuesday that they're opening a new investigation into the president of a television station opposed to President Hugo Chavez. Prosecutors said in a statement that they're investigating Globovision president Guillermo Zuloaga for a suspected "environmental crime" related to stuffed wild animals found on his estate.
Open your fist to revive friendship, Chavez tells ObamaJanuary 25th, 2009 CARACAS - President Hugo Chavez has said that Venezuela and the US can revive their broken friendship if President Barack Obama 'opens his fist', EFE reported. In his column 'The Lines of Chavez' published Sunday, Chavez noted that Obama in his inaugural address expressed his willingness to 'extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist', a statement directed at world leaders.
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