Chavez again blames Colombia for domestic crime
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday said that the origin of Venezuela’s soaring crime rates lies in Colombia and is orchestrated by the United States. According to the socialist president,…
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday said that the origin of Venezuela’s soaring crime rates lies in Colombia and is orchestrated by the United States. According to the socialist president,…
Colombia’s Green Party presidential candidate Antanas Mockus, on Friday defended himself against criticism over his comment that he “admired” Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, reported El Pais. Mockus, who was quoted by Colombian media as…
Ecuador’s foreign minister said Friday that his country’s president, Rafael Correa, “did not involve himself” in Colombia’s electoral process, despite accusations by presidential candidate Juan Manuel Santos, reported news website…
Assistant U.S. secretary of state for Western Hemisphere affairs, Arturo Valenzuela, said on Friday that no government should interfere in another government’s elections, after El Tiempo asked him about his…
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe at a conference at the University of Cartagena Thursday defended his government’s foreign policy, saying it had had to be redefined because a lack of collaboration from…
Brazil’s Green Party is seeking an alliance with popular Colombian presidential candidate Antanas Mockus‘ Green Party, with the aim of creating a South America-wide left-wing union, reports EFE. Senator Marina Silva, the…
Colombian paramilitaries turned down a proposal by a group of Venezuelan military officers to stage a coup against President Hugo Chavez in 2002, according to extradited former AUC leader Salvatore…
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is trying to “destroy” Colombia’s left, presidential candidate Gustavo Petro (Polo Democratico) said on Wednesday after Chavez had said that Colombia’s left-wing politicians are “cowards.” According…
Venezuela supports Colombian guerrilla group the FARC, providing the rebels with logistical and financial support, U.S. Southern Command General Douglas Fraser said Wednesday, reports El Tiempo. The general said at…