Chávez to nationalise Venezuelan gold industry

In a move that will make the finances of Venezuela even murkier, President Hugo Chávez has announced he will nationalise the country's gold industry.

Hugo Chávez shows off new haircut

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez appeared on television sporting a freshly shaved head, explaining that his chemotherapy had given him "a new look".

Chávez set on 2012 re-election bid despite cancer

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez vowed to win re-election next year, saying his struggle with cancer is helping to strengthen his political movement.

Chávez surprises with plan to get chemo in Cuba

In his continued fight against cancer, President Hugo Chávez has announced his plans to fly back to Cuba to begin chemotherapy.

Chávez homecoming is another turn by master showman

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez's emotional homecoming from a convalescence in Cuba after cancer surgery is the latest theatrical twist of a showman.

Chávez returns to Venezuela after cancer surgery

President Hugo Chávez has returned home to Venezuela after an extended stay in Cuba, where he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour

Hugo Chávez tells of cancer diagnosis

In his first live appearance since undergoing emergency pelvic surgery in Cuba on June 10, Chávez said doctors had removed "cancerous cells".

Is Hugo Chávez dead, dying or hiding in a cake?

Venezuela's President Chávez hasn't been since an operation on June 10, sparking rumours that he is either very ill -- or plotting a political ambush.

Do we really want to be like Venezuela?

When former minister Barbara Hogan, expressed fears about rising "authoritarian populism" in the ANC alliance, she attracted attention.

Chávez tells Venezuelans to cut calories

President Hugo Chávez has urged Venezuelans to cut their calories -- the latest lifestyle recommendation by the socialist crusader.

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