Articles related to "President Hugo Chavez"

Military man and leader of Venezuela for ten years, the often controversial Hugo Chávez has been at the forefront of a wave of democratic socialism in Latin America.

Russia is actively seeking new partners in the region, and Venezuela is eager to help. However, the United States remains confident in its regional hegemony.

As President Manuel Zelaya refuses to reinstate his military chief and attempts to rewrite the constitution, opponents argue that his plans are illegal.

A recent law banning video games and violence and violent computer games has created a video game controversy in Venezuela. The "war" ban triggers a host of questions.

African Leaders assemble in Banjul, The Gambia, to discuss reforms on the African continent

Venezuela's latest purchase of advanced weaponry from Russia could significantly alter the balance of military forces in the United States' backyard.

Against the backdrop of souring relations between Colombia and Venezuela over the release of two hostages, Colombia's citizens are to unite on February 4.

Forbes Magazine has named the world's most powerful men. Not surprisingly, Obama was named the most powerful person - after making headlines for wining the Nobel Prize.

Radical leader of the left in Latin America makes controversial claim in move unlikely to find favour in Washington

In Venezuela Hugo Chavez made international news by ordering more than 15,000 Venezuelan troops to the Colombian border amidst claims of a U.S.-Colombian conspiracy.

Evo Morales, Bolivia's first fully indigenous president and leader of the Movement for Socialism party, is expected to handily win the December 2009 Bolivian election.

Former Colombian presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, 3 American contractors and 11 key military officials are freed in southeastern Colombia.

With all the ruckus in the Colombian political arena we look at one factor that has risen its ugly head in recent months once again - international terrorist cooperation.

Released in October 2008 the National Geographic Channel's offering piecing together the incredible and almost unbelievable military operation to free Ingrid Betancourt

The temptation to drive to the corner store for milk is strong as is goosing semi-retired SUVs along the freeways because gas is cheap. Consumers should think again.

This Friday, President Chavez of Venezuela and President Uribe of Colombia will meet to discuss a humanitarian exchange between the Colombian Government and the FARC.

Venezuelan petroleum products exported to America cost about US$50 billion in 2008, while major U.S. exports to Venezuela include organic chemicals, rice and corn.

Gallup surveyed Latin America on U.S. leadership and President Obama. With 51 percent approval in Latin America and higher for Obama, why such high rates vs. 2008?