Tag: Venezuela

Thursday, July 15th 2010 - 06:05 UTC
Venezuela oil reserves could double Saudi Arabia, says US assessment

A new US assessment of Venezuela's oil reserves could give the country double the supplies of Saudi Arabia. Scientists working for the US Geological Survey say Venezuela's Orinoco belt region holds twice as much as previously thought.
Tuesday, July 13th 2010 - 06:27 UTC
Colombian sales to Venezuela plummet 70%, but record year for overall exports

Colombian exports to Venezuela totalled 652 million US dollars between January and May 2010, showing a 71.4% fall compared with the first five months of 2009, reports Colombia's Department of Statistics (DANE).
Monday, July 12th 2010 - 03:52 UTC
Argentina and Venezuela with highest (and climbing) inflation in South America

While most of South America is undergoing a deceleration of consumer prices Argentina and Venezuela are the only countries to experience a significant increase in inflation, making it one of the main concerns or public opinion.
Monday, July 5th 2010 - 04:51 UTC
Venezuela and Chile to preside over another Latam unity group

Venezuela and Chile will jointly preside over a new regional block to promote integration in the Americans but excluding United States and Canada was announced over the weekend during a meeting of Foreign Affairs ministers in Venezuela.
Monday, June 28th 2010 - 00:29 UTC
Lugo calls Congress to vote for Venezuela’s Mercosur incorporation

Paraguayan president Fernando Lugo called on Congress, under opposition control, to support the incorporation of Venezuela to Mercosur, as has already been voted by Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil.
Friday, June 25th 2010 - 05:38 UTC
Venezuela plans to nationalize a fleet of oil rigs from US corporation

Venezuela will nationalize a fleet of oil rigs belonging to US Company Helmerich and Payne, the latest takeover in a push to XXI century Socialism announced President Hugo Chávez as he struggles with lower oil output and a recession.
Wednesday, June 23rd 2010 - 04:50 UTC
Timerman at the UN to deal with the Malvinas “anachronistic colonial issue”

Argentina’s newly appointed Foreign Affairs minister Hector Timerman confirmed Tuesday he will be present next Thursday/Friday at the United Nations when the Decolonization Committee addresses the “anachronistic colonial issue of the Malvinas Islands”
Tuesday, June 22nd 2010 - 04:59 UTC
Timerman promises Congress support with alleged bribes investigation

Newly appointed Argentine Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman officially takes office Tuesday at a ceremony at Casa Rosada but already has a full table of issues. On Monday in a short release he stated that former Argentine ambassador to Venezuela Eduardo Sadous would ”brief Congress tomorrow (Tuesday), with all the freedoms and responsibilities that come with being a member of the Nation's diplomatic corps.”
Friday, June 18th 2010 - 19:25 UTC
Venezuela’s Mercosur incorporation closer on political agreement in Paraguay

“There are better conditions, things are quieter now” to consider the incorporation of Venezuela to Mercosur as full member said Paraguayan cabinet chief Miguel Lopez Perito, following a political agreement in Congress with one of the main opposition parties.
Monday, May 24th 2010 - 03:42 UTC
Come the rainy season Chavez announces beginning of end to black outs

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced that the arrival of the rainy season will help eliminate power rationing on weekends and on weekdays at non-peak hours. Chavez made the announcement during a meeting of an electricity advisory group at the Miraflores presidential palace that was aired by state-run VTV television.