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Venezuelan Authorities Arrest Drug Kingpins Implicated in Paramilitary Activities

Published: 02/07/2012

On Saturday, officials from Venezuela’s National Anti-Drug Office (ONA) arrested the Colombian drug kingpin Nelson Orlando Buitriago Parada, alias “Caballo,” who is implicated along with his father and brother in “multiple homicides and a network of important narco-paramilitarism,” said the…

ALBA Continues Strengthening Regional Integration

Published: 02/06/2012

The 11^th Summit of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our Americas (ALBA) took place last Saturday in Caracas to advance the organization’s regional integration initiatives, particularly through the creation of an “economic zone” to improve its exchange currency,…

Venezuela Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Bolivarian Revolution

Published: 02/03/2012

Twenty years ago today, a civil-military rebellion took place in Venezuela under the leadership of the current President Hugo Chávez and a group of patriotic military officers. The events paved the way for creating alternatives to the oppressive and divisive…

ALBA Presidents to Attend February 4th Celebrations in Caracas

Published: 02/03/2012

Bolivian President Evo Morales and other leaders of the member countries of ALBA (the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our Americas) visiting Venezuela this weekend will attend the celebration of the 20^th anniversary of the February 4, 1992 rebellion,…

Today the Bolivarian Revolution Celebrates 13 Years of Achievements

Published: 02/02/2012

Thirteen years ago today, Hugo Chávez was sworn in as President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. With a socialist-oriented program for the country, the president continues to maintain popular support with an approval rating of over 60 percent, according…

Venezuelan Parliament Passes Reform of Law Against Organized Crime

Published: 02/01/2012

On Tuesday, Venezuela’s National Assembly passed the reform of the Organic Law against Organized Crime with the favorable vote of socialist lawmakers.

National Assembly to Continue Debating Reform of Law Against Organized Crime

Published: 01/31/2012

On Tuesday, lawmakers in Venezuela’s National Assembly will hold a second discussion on reforms to the Organic Law against Organized Crime, according to the parliament’s secretariat.

Over 60% of Venezuelans Approve of President Chávez’s Job Performance

Published: 01/30/2012

A survey conducted by the polling firm Hinterlaces found that 64 percent of Venezuelans approve of President Hugo Chávez’s performance in office. The news was announced by the president of the firm, Oscar Shemel, who also said that the sectors…

To Promote Security, Venezuela Regulates Flow of Weapons to Police

Published: 01/27/2012

As part of the citizen security measures being undertaken by the Venezuelan government with regard to disarmament and weapons control, the executive has put the Ministry of the Interior and Justice in charge of selling arms and munitions to the…

Sadness over the Death of Venezuelan Prosecutor General Carlos Escarrá

Published: 01/26/2012

On Wednesday, Interior and Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami announced the death of Venezuelan Prosecutor General Carlos Escarrá. The former supreme court judge and parliamentarian appears to have suffered from a heart condition. Since the announcement, his family has received a…