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State Dept. says Venezuela is a haven for drug traffickers

By Kali at 03/14/07 08:08

In a harshly worded statement, the US State Department said Venezuela is turning into a haven for smugglers because of government corruption and the refusal to cooperate with other nations.

Original source: Miami Herald. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. miamiherald. com/ 579/ story/ 28702. html, anchor: U.S.: Venezuela a haven for drug traffickers]

Chavez accuses CIA of plotting against him

Calling U.S. diplomat John Negroponte a "professional killer," President Hugo Chavez said he believed enemies including the CIA were out to kill him.

Original source: Yahoo News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / news. yahoo. com/ s/ ap/ venezuela_ chavez;_ ylt=AmIHhqPODSkHeJo3KazV8ZJjhuIA, anchor: Chavez calls envoy 'professional killer']

South America's largest natural lake: Maracaibo

This fascinating inland sea was for generations the home to thousands of local fisherman. First settled by the Goajiro Indians, the lake was discovered by the European explorer, Alonso de Ojeda in 1499, on a voyage with Amerigo Vespucci.

Original source: Answers.com. Lake Maracaibo

Where expats meet in Venezuela

A new venue has been arranged for local expats to meet. After more than 10 years of meeting up on a Thursday evening for the 'English style pub night' the Rincon Gang, as the expats club is known, has moved due to the closing of the Rincon del Roraima bar. The new venue is in the building right next door to the old Rincon pub, in (the front bar of) Baby Blue.

Original source: Expat-village.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / expat -village. com/ cat_ index_ 37. shtml, anchor: Expats in Venezuela]

Things to do in Venezuela: a guide

Sixteen times higher than the Niagra Falls, the world's highest waterfall, is to be found in the southeast of the country. The falls have an uninterrupted drop of 979m (3212ft). Be warned, access is not easy, there isn't even a road link and the only way in is by air.

Original source: Worldtravelguide.net. Venezuela Travel Guide - Top Things To Do

The life-long struggle of Venezuelan women

Poverty affects women more than men, and the majority of the homeless are women who are single heads of families, according to a recent study of the problems facing the Venezuelan poor.

Original source: Venezuelaanalysis.com. Venezuelan Women: "Struggling All Our Lives"

The music & instruments of Venezuela

The earliest music of Venezuela was that of the native peoples, but sadly today their traditions are maintained by only a small percentage of the population located principally in the Amazonian interior.

Original source: Lafi.org. Music and Instruments of Venezuela

The culture and the history

The explorer Christopher Columbus was the first European to visit Venezuela. He came in 1498 during his third voyage to the New World. He found a paradise inhabited by the Indians who lived on its beaches, in its tropical forests, and on the gentle grassland.

Original source: Geographia.com. History & Culture

Chavez to offer aid to Cuba

President Chavez is due to arrive in Port-au-Prince for a one-day meeting on Monday. Chavez, who has offered assistance and oil benefits to much of the Caribbean, will meet with Haitian President Rene Preval to discuss providing aid to the impoverished country

Original source: International Herald Tribune. Venezuela's Hugo Chavez to visit Haiti

Volunteering in Venezuela

For anybody interested in helping with wild animals and working in natural habitats, Venezuela offers plenty of scope and opportunities. This site highlights some of them.

Original source: Transitionsabroad.com. Volunteering in Venezuela