Early Tuesday evening, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Venezuela near Caracas.
Early Tuesday evening, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Venezuela near Caracas.
Churches in Orlando, Florida are seeking to help Venezuelan immigrants who are pouring into the U.S. due to a massive economic crisis in their country.
With the passage of Chávez, Venezuela faces a fork in the road: the consolidation of arbitrary and authoritarian divisiveness, or a return to a more peaceful, democratic government. Will the expected unrest in Venezuela in coming months open new doors — or close them?
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As president of Venezuela for 14 years, Chavez was well known for his socialist policies, consolidation of power, and combative relationship with the United States.
Tens of thousands supporters of Hugo Chavez paraded his coffin through the streets of Caracas on Wednesday in a flood of emotion that allies hope will help his vice president win an election due in the coming weeks and keep his self-styled revolution alive.
In a reelection to another six-year term, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez marked his fourth presidential election victory since 1998. It means more of the same socialist policies -- and fears of continuing violations of religious freedom.
What a surprise! Venezuela president Hugo Chavez has won another six-year presidential term. After 14 years in office, Chavez will now be able to solidify socialism in a country with the world's largest proven oil reserves.
