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JUST IN: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Has Died
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The left-leaning President of Venezuela and American foe, Hugo Chavez, died 22 minutes ago according to the Venezuelan government, losing his two-year battle with cancer. continue reading »
Venezuela Expels Alleged U.S. Military Spy Out of Country
March 5, 2013 | by Grant Sabatier
In Latin America news, the Venezuelan government has expelled an alleged U.S. spy, Col. David del Monaco and his "assistant', both men were given 24-hours to leave country. Venezuelan authorities believe del Monaco was spying on the country's military and then trying to 'destabilize' the army. continue reading »
Murder Investigation Underway for Venezuelan Indigenous Leader Sabino Romero
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America news, Venezuelan authorities are undertaking a murder investigation into the shooting death of Yukpa indigenous leader Sabino Romero, who was killed Sunday. Romero is critical in the struggle for fair land distribution for indigenous people. continue reading »
Venezuela’s Ailing President Faces Another ‘New and Severe’ Infection
March 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America news, Venezuela's ailing President Hugo Chavez is facing another health challenged with a new and severe infection according to the country's communication minister. The infection is limiting Chavez' ability to breath and part of his ongoing battle with cancer. continue reading »
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Undergoing Chemotherapy
March 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has received "complementary treatments" of chemotherapy after being operated in December for a recurrence of cancer, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said. continue reading »
Venezuelan V.P. Demands Stop to Chavez’s Death Rumors
March 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Venezuela's vice president called on Friday for an end to rumors about the condition of cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez as the head of state "is battling for his health." continue reading »
New Commission Will Investigate Venezuela’s “State Terrorism” Crimes
February 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Venezuelan government on Wednesday swore in a commission that will investigate "state terrorism" crimes it attributed to the administrations that alternated in power between 19 continue reading »
Venezuelan Artist Jesus Rafael Soto Exhibit at Paris’ Pompidou Museum
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin America art world Paris' Pompidou museum is exhibiting many of the works of renowned Venezuelan artists Jesus Rafael Soto. Sota, a kinetic artist was born in Ciudad Bolivar and died in 2005. continue reading »
Hugo Chavez Met with Government for Over 5 Hours
February 24, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro said Saturday that President Hugo Chavez met with members of his government team for 5 1/2 hours to discuss various topics, about which he expressed his views in writing and seemed "very energetic." continue reading »
“Respiratory Insufficiency” Latest Challege for Hugo Chavez Says Venezuelan Govt.
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
In Latin American news President Hugo Chavez continues with health challenges. The Venezuelan government noted he is being treated for respiratory insufficiency with an outlook that "has not been favorable" continue reading »
First Time Female Fight is UFC Headliner- Rousey vs Carmouche-Pay per view $44.99
February 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
UFC history will be made when Ronda Rousey defends her UFC bantamweight title against Liz Carmouche. Plus, Dan Henderson takes on former champ Lyoto Machida and Urijah Faber battles Ivan Menjivar. UFC 157: continue reading »
Another Priest Murdered in Latin America Making Fr. Jose Mendoza Death the 4th in 2013
February 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Since the beginning of this year 2013, a total number of 4 priests have been killed in Latin America, most recently Fr. Jose Ramon Mendoza in Lara, Venezuela continue reading »
President Chavez Remains Ill, Returns to Venezuela
February 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
President Hugo Chavez returned to Venezuela early Monday after spending more than two months in Cuba due to complications that followed a Dec. 11 cancer surgery in Havana. continue reading »
Venezuela Releases First Photo of President Hugo Chavez Since Operation
February 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Venezuelan government released on Friday the first photographs of President Hugo Chavez since Dec. 10, the day before he underwent a fourth operation in Cuba for the cancer he has been battling for 20 months. continue reading »
Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez Undergoing More Treatment Labeled “Very Complex and Tough”
February 14, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is undergoing "very complex and tough" medical treatment in Cuba, where he has been hospitalized since Dec. 11 after undergoing cancer surgery for the fourth time, Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday. continue reading »
