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As Venezuelans mourn Chavez, election set for mid-April

As Venezuelans mourn Chavez, election set for mid-April

10 Mar 2013 06:54 - Reuters
Venezuala will hold an election on April 14, as acting President Nicolas Maduro tries to benefit from an emotional outpouring for Hugo Chávez.
Latin America: The ball’s in Obama’s court

Latin America: The ball’s in Obama’s court

08 Mar 2013 00:00 - Rory Carroll
As the Chávez era draws to a close, the US has a chance to build potentially lucrative relationships.
Venezuela mourns death of Chávez

Slideshow | Venezuela mourns death of Chávez

06 Mar 2013 13:45
After a two-year battle with cancer, Venezuela's controversial president Hugo Chávez has died, ending a 14-year rule.
Chávez: From a poor boy to a leftwing figurehead

Chávez: From a poor boy to a leftwing figurehead

06 Mar 2013 09:22 - Rory Carroll
Venezuela's leader Hugo Chávez has left a legacy of literacy and healthcare for the poor, alongside crumbling infrastructure and a dependence on oil.
Venezuela mourns death of President Hugo Chávez

Venezuela mourns death of President Hugo Chávez

06 Mar 2013 06:36 - Reuters
Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez has died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of rule that saw him win as much hatred as support.
Venezuela says Chavez is receiving chemo while battling for his life

Venezuela says Chavez is receiving chemo while battling for his life

02 Mar 2013 09:54 - Sapa-AP
Venezuela's government has for the first time revealed that President Hugo Chavez has been receiving chemotherapy since undergoing surgery in Cuba.
Supporters rejoice after photos of recovering Chavez released

Supporters rejoice after photos of recovering Chavez released

16 Feb 2013 13:01 - Sapa-AFP
Supporters of Hugo Chavez have displayed new confidence after the government released the first post-surgical photos of the ailing Venezuelan leader.
Dozens killed in Venezuelan prison riot

Dozens killed in Venezuelan prison riot

26 Jan 2013 06:42 - Reuters
A jail riot in southwestern Venezuela has killed dozens of people local media said, the latest in the ongoing crisis in the coutry's crowded prisons.
'Laughing' Chavez dishes out orders from Cuba

'Laughing' Chavez dishes out orders from Cuba

22 Jan 2013 07:49 - Andrew Cawthorne
Six weeks after his disappearance from the public eye for surgery, Venezuela's Hugo Chavez is joking and giving instructions again, says an official.
Ailing Chavez's swearing-in could be postponed

Ailing Chavez's swearing-in could be postponed

05 Jan 2013 06:55 - Deisy Buitrago, Andrew Cawthorne ,
Hugo Chavez's swearing-in for a new six-year term can be postponed if he is unable to attend due to his battle to recover from cancer surgery.
Tell us the whole truth about Chavez, says Venezuela's opposition

Tell us the whole truth about Chavez, says Venezuela's opposition

03 Jan 2013 07:20 - Diego Ore, Brian Ellsworth,
Venezuela's opposition has demanded the government tell "the whole truth" about the health of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez.
Venezuela's right makes a left turn

Venezuela's right makes a left turn

05 Oct 2012 00:00 - Luis Hernandez Navarro
In today's Venezuela, to be a rightist is out of fashion and opposition candidate Henrique Capriles has found his inner socialist.
Chavez says he has beaten cancer, ready to rule until 2019

Chavez says he has beaten cancer, ready to rule until 2019

30 Sep 2012 13:29 - AFP
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he believes he has beaten cancer and will be strong enough to rule for another six years if he wins re-election.
Chavez: Venezuela is no threat to anyone

Chavez: Venezuela is no threat to anyone

14 Jul 2012 07:24 - Daniel Wallis
Hugo Chavez has denied that Venezuela is a threat to the US, after Barack Obama was accused for playing down the risk posed by the socialist leader.
Chavez launches re-election bid with pomp and strength

Chavez launches re-election bid with pomp and strength

12 Jun 2012 07:14 - Guardian Reporter
Venezuela's president has registered to run for a third term in October, publicising it with an open-top parade and folk-song performance.
Chavez in 'good spirits' after cancer treatment

Chavez in 'good spirits' after cancer treatment

12 May 2012 07:42 - Christopher Toothaker
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned home after 11 days of cancer treatment in Cuba, saying his latest round of radiation therapy was successful.

Venezuela fights to defend its progress

13 Apr 2012 17:12 - Staff Reporter
Venezuela is a country that still faces a host of major challenges but its citizens remain united against military rule.
Chávez: The enemy of my enemy wants to kill my enemy

Chávez: The enemy of my enemy wants to kill my enemy

20 Mar 2012 11:27 - Marianna Parraga
Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez claims to have information about a plot to assassinate his opposition rival Henrique Capriles ahead of elections.
Chávez heads to Cuba for emergency cancer op

Chávez heads to Cuba for emergency cancer op

25 Feb 2012 06:53 - Staff Reporter
President Hugo Chávez bid Venezuelans an emotional farewell as he departed for Cuba for surgery to remove a tumour he says is probably malignant.
Young upstart sets his sights on Venezuelan presidency

Young upstart sets his sights on Venezuelan presidency

17 Feb 2012 10:56 - Rory Carroll
Hugo Chavez to face stiff competition from youthful presidential hopeful.

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