Stories for April 15th 2007

Sunday, April 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Chavez apologizes; Bachelet to meet Venezuelan opposition

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez apologized on Sunday to Chilean leader Michelle Bachelet following his harsh criticism of the Chilean Senate, “bunch of fascists” for having sponsored a statement against the “arbitrary” closure of a Venezuelan opposition broadcasting and television station.
Sunday, April 15th 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Ecuador: Landslide victory for Correa and new political model

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa achieved a solid political victory following the landslide support in Sunday's referendum to call a constitutional assembly with full powers to review the chart and set the foundations for a “new model” of country.

Chavez apologizes; Bachelet to meet Venezuelan opposition