Nov 24th, 2008 · Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has led a charge to the left in Latin America. Ofra Bikel's new film The Hugo Chavez Show takes a look at the man behind the movement and how he got to the top in Venezuela.
Oct 28th, 2008 · Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has been disqualifying top opposition candidates ahead of regional elections there next month. Human rights groups claim he's disqualifying his opponents for political reasons. But Chavez's people argue his actions are legitimate.
Oct 21st, 2008 · Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez depends on oil for half the government's revenue, and almost all of its export earnings. As oil prices rose to historic highs, Venezuela's spending increased accordingly. A continued drop in oil revenue, could put a major pinch on Chavez' ambitious social programs.
Oct 1st, 2008 · Venezuela is trying to increase its influence throughout Central and South America — in particular Haiti. In the aftermath of summer storms, Venezuela has been contributing significant amounts of aid to the country. What is President Hugo Chavez after?
Jul 15th, 2008 · The revolutionary rhetoric of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has incited poor squatters to invade farms. When Alberto Vollmer's huge sugar hacienda was invaded, he didn't fight back like most landowners. Instead, he welcomed the 500 squatters and provided training for them.
Jun 19th, 2008 · Venezuela is short of milk — so President Hugo Chavez brought a milk plant. But some people say state intervention is what caused the problem in the first place.
Mar 6th, 2008 · Police in Colombia gave reporters documents downloaded from a laptop seized from a rebel camp in Ecuador. The documents, if authentic, indicate Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has been in contact with the leftist Colombian insurgents for a decade. The laptops also contain documents suggesting the insurgents had been in contact with European and U.S. officials.
Feb 13th, 2008 · Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is refusing to ship oil to Exxon Mobil following a lawsuit by the oil company. Exxon and Venezuela have been fighting over the country's move to nationalize a large oil project. Exxon sued, and the court froze $12 billion worth of Venezuela's overseas assets. Chavez has threatened to stop all U.S. oil shipments.