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Toilet paper shortage is because ‘Venezuelans are eating more’ argues the government

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:45:00 GMT

A few hours after the Venezuelan congress voted a 79 million dollars credit for the import of 39 million rolls of toilet paper and other personal hygiene items, the government of President Nicolas Maduro said this was because “Venezuelans are eating more”.

Venezuela talk-show host, who revealed infighting among Chavistas takes ‘leave of absence’ in Cuba

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:15:00 GMT

A popular pro-Venezuelan government television talk show host took leave of absence alleging ‘medical reasons’ for a few days following the release on Monday of a recording where he can be heard talking with a Cuban intelligence officer about the ‘sea of shit’ which is drowning Chavismo because of internal infighting and corruption.

Rest cool, toilet paper is on the way for the beleaguered Venezuelan consumers

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:13:00 GMT

Venezuela's National Assembly approved a 79 million dollars credit for the import of toilet paper, toothpaste and soap. The measure comes after Venezuela hit the news with its dire toilet paper shortage.

Venezuelan opposition airs conspiracy recordings against Maduro from his own party

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:58:00 GMT

The Venezuelan opposition has released an audio recording that it said contains a prominent member of the ruling party discussing political strategy with a Cuban intelligence officer. Opposition lawmaker Ismael García said the recording captures a phone conversation between state TV personality Mario Silva, a staunch government ally, and a Cuban identified as Lieutenant Colonel Aramis Palacios.

Venezuelan overture to the US: “time to resume diplomatic representation at the highest level”

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:30:00 GMT

Venezuela on Sunday made a rare diplomatic overture to the United States, suggesting it could be time for better ties. Foreign minister Elias Jaua said on Televen Sunday program that "we are going to remain open to normalizing relations with the United States".

Brazil trapped by Argentina and Venezuela economic mismanagements

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:47:00 GMT

Brazil’s main financial newspaper Valor Economico revealed that the recent summit between Presidents Cristina Fernandez and Dilma Rousseff from Argentina and Brazil was far from polite and enlightening, rather the contrary with “strong disagreements in the fields of trade and investment” shaking the foundations of Mercosur.

Venezuela releases ex-general jailed on charges of inciting unrest

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:02:00 GMT

Venezuelan authorities have released a dissent ex-general who was jailed on charges of inciting unrest after the country’s disputed presidential election. Retired General Antonio Rivero, who is also a member of the opposition movement Popular Will, said he would “take care of my health” as he was freed late Friday.

Maduro admits to knowing “the IDs and all” of the 900.000 Chavistas who did not vote for him

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:57:00 GMT

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro admitted to knowing ‘with IDs and all’ who are the 900.000 Chavistas who crossed lines and did not vote for him in the 14 April election which anointed him as the successor of deceased Hugo Chavez.

Venezuelan oil monopoly in joint ventures with Chevron and China Petroleum

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:53:00 GMT

PDVSA, Venezuela’s government oil and gas giant will allow joint ventures with China National Petroleum Corp. and Chevron Corp. to manage 6 billion dollars in loans designed to revert oil output declines, said a PDVSA official.

Chinese Vice-president asks Venezuelan government for efficiency in joint-projects

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:21:00 GMT

Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Tuesday asked the Venezuelan government for efficiency in managing an agro-industrial plant it has begun building near Caracas with a 52 million dollars investment from Beijing.