Venezuela’s Chavez meets Libyans

A Libyan delegation is in Venezuela in an effort to find a political solution to the conflict in Libya, the Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says.

Venezuela’s Chavez promotes new regional group

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is promoting the creation of a new regional bloc of Latin American and Caribbean countries, calling it an important step toward independence from world powers like the U.S.

Venezuela to Charge 95% Tax on Oil When Prices Are Above $100 a Barrel

Venezuela, South America’s largest OPEC oil producer, will charge an increased windfall tax in lieu of royalties as long as crude trades above $70 a barrel.

Venezuela’s Chavez promotes creation of new group of Latin American and Caribbean nations

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is promoting the creation of a new regional bloc of Latin American and Caribbean countries, calling it an important step toward independence from the United States and unity for the region.

Venezuela to increase minimum wage by 26.5 percent

Venezuela`s President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday announced an increase in the minimum wage by 26.5 percent, the state-run AVN news agency reported. The rise will benefit public and private sector workers, retired people and members of the program "Mision Madres del Barrio." Under the new measure Venezuela`s minimum wage will be 1,548 bolivares ($360) per month.

Venezuela raising minimum wage by 25 per cent

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Hugo Chavez has announced a 25 per cent increase for Venezuela's minimum wage starting May 1. Chavez says workers will get a 15 per cent boost in pay at the beginning of May

Venezuela minimum wage rises 25%

Venezuela President Hugo Chavez announces a two-part increase, bringing the monthly minimum wage to $360.

Alleged FARC rebel deported by Venezuela

Venezuela deported to Colombia on Monday a man authorities said was a top FARC guerrilla representative in Europe who ran a Swedish-based website that serves as the leftist rebels' news agency.

Venezuela to boost minimum wage by 25%

President Hugo Chavez has announced a 25 per cent increase for Venezuela's minimum wage starting May 1.

Venezuela to boost minimum wage

President Hugo Chavez has announced a 25 per cent increase for Venezuela's minimum wage starting on May 1.