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Venezuelans want out

By Crissy at 03/02/07 21:17

Venezuelans aren't happy about Hugo Chavez and what he's doing to Venezuela. The more socialist he makes the country, the more uneasy wealthy Venezuelans become. So they're trying to move to Florida. They've been investing in Florida for second and vacation homes, so moving there permanently sounds like a pretty logical move.

Original source: USA Today. Rich Venezuelans, alarmed by Chavez's socialism, head to Florida

Music program helps many

Venezuela's state-funded classical music program was founded 30 years ago. Since then 400,000 children have gone through the program. The program has helped children escape lives of gangs and crime.

Original source: Venezuelanalysis.com. For Venezuela's Poor, Music Opens Doors

New Ambassador to Venezuela named by U.S.

On March 2, the Bush Administration announced that Patrick Duddy would take over as the new ambassador to Venezuela. Pending approval by the U.S. Senate, Duddy will replace Ambassador William Brownfield in Caracas. Hugo Chavez approves of the nomination.

Original source: Venezuelanalysis.com. U.S. Names New Ambassador to Venezuela

Venezuela aids Bolivia

On Friday Venezuela shipped a second round of aid to Bolivia. Venezuela's total aid to Bolivia amounts to USD 15 million. Venezuela has shipped rescuers, doctors, tents, blankets, water pumps, food, medicines, children's clothes and bedclothes.

Original source: El Universal. Venezuela ships more humanitarian aid to Bolivia

Chavez wants his own OPEC

Hugo Chavez wants to create a South American OPEC called "Opegas Sur". Chavez's Opegas Sur would start with Venezuela, Bolivia and Argentina, and then expand from there. Many see the idea as ludicrous since none of the three export natural gas outside of South America.

Original source: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Venezuela's Chavez proposes South American "Gas OPEC"

Venezuela disagrees with U.S. drug report

Venezuela rejected the United States claims that excessive corruption has allowed illegal drug trafficking to thrive in Venezuela. Chavez contends that he has strived to make sure that Venezuela is not a bridge for drug trafficking.

Original source: White Rock Reviewer. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. onelocalnews. com/ whiterockreviewer/ ViewArticle. aspx?id=4061&source=2, anchor: Venezuela rejects U.S. drug report]

Venezuela won't sign OAS declaration

Venezuela has refused to sign the OAS anti-terrorism declaration. Venezuela will continue to refuse to sign the declaration as long as the United States has a man accused of bombing a Cuban jetliner in 1976 in custody. Venezuela is against terrorism, but wants Luis Posada Carriles dealt with. Venezuela feels the U.S. is protecting Carriles instead of just holding him until he can be deported.

Original source: Jerusalem Post. Venezuela rejects OAS anti-terrorism declaration

Volunteers help audit election

Six thousand volunteers gathered to help audit election results in November 2006. The volunteers were to keep a watchful eye and be mindful of all the laws.

Original source: El Universal. Rosales recommends witnesses to stay until the very end

Direct flights between Venezuela and Iran

Iran and Venezuela will start direct flights between Tehran and he Maiquetía international airport in Venezuela. The direct flights should boost tourism between the two countries as well as strengthen political and economic ties.

Original source: El Universal. Direct flights between Caracas and Tehran

Venezuela and Cuba team up on software

In an effort to increase sovereignty on information technology Venezuela and Cuba are teaming up to develop open source software. Scada Nacional will allow for the computerization of industrial production systems.

Original source: El Universal. Venezuela, Cuba develop open source software