Several Russian ships and 1,000 soldiers will take part in joint naval maneuvers with Venezuela in the Caribbean Sea later this year, exercises likely to increase diplomatic tensions with Washington, a pro-government newspaper reported on Saturday. picked by stinkobinko 1 year ago

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela tells his military to prepare for a war against the United States. picked by hisidea 2 years ago

Chavez called the deployment part of a move toward a "pluri-polar world" — a reference to moving away from U.S. dominance. "The Yankee hegemony is finished," Chavez said in a televised speech. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he expects to send an ambassador back to Washington soon, in a move towards restoring normal ties with the US.

"Mr Chavez says Mr Obama is more intelligent than his predecessor" picked by KerOBeroS32 7 months ago

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday threatened to cut off oil sales to the United States if Exxon Mobil wins court judgments to seize billions of dollars in Venezuelan assets.

"If you end up freezing (Venezuelan assets) and it harms us, we're going to harm you," Chavez said. picked by Marli 2 years ago

Chavez's lackeys took over Cargill, a US owned pasta producer in Venezuela, saying they're not producing enough cheap food for the poor. It's not the first business he's recently nationalized, either. picked by meggysue 6 months ago

HAVANA (Reuters) - Revolutionary allies Cuba and Venezuela signed a raft of economic accords on Monday aimed at furthering cooperation, including plans for nickel and oil development and a billion-dollar petrochemical complex in Cuba. picked by wags273 2 years ago

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's top prosecutor insisted Thursday that freedom of expression in Venezuela "must be limited" and proposed legislation that would slap additional restrictions on the country's news media. picked by shuallyo 4 months ago

He said he'd do it, he did it... will it matter? Don't worry, Canada has the second largest oil reserves in the world and we are still on good terms. (I hope that was common knowledge... please don't bomb us) picked by wwwilovefreefilmscom 2 years ago

When Spain's King Juan Carlos turned to Hugo Chavez and said, "Why don't you shut up?", little did he know that his breach of diplomatic protocol would become a smash hit. An estimated 500,000 people have already downloaded the ringtone. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

Science and Technology Minister Hector Navarro told reporters at a news conference that the measure sought "a more fair distribution of the sunrise," which would particularly help poor children who wake up before dawn to go to school. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

This Russian calendar gives a light hearted but interesting look at some Russian stereotypes of other nations.

Now that I've posted it, I'm going back to drinking tea and living football. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Venezuela's state-run oil firm has denied that US oil giant Exxon Mobil had won a court order to freeze up to $12bn (£6bn) of its assets. picked by keroberos32 2 years ago

In addition to the loan to Venezuela's fiercely anti-US government, Russia may also launch a nuclear cooperation with Venezuela. picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

The governor of a central Russian province urged couples to skip work on Wednesday and make love instead to help boost Russia's low birth-rate. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Venezuelans have voted to lift limits on terms in office for elected officials, allowing President Hugo Chavez to stand for re-election. picked by KerOBeroS32 9 months ago

I know it is shocking that such a lovable and generous man as Chavez would allow this to happen. Must be the work of the CIA, or I assume that is what he would say. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The warship fired more than ten rockets, the attack resulting in a broken car window.

*Ten rockets, and one busted car window? These guys really do need some practice* picked by kakana 6 months ago