William Neuman
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 00:00
In the letter, Mr. Maduro invoked a disputed section of the Constitution that government officials say allows the swearing-in to take place in the future
Tuesday, January 8, 2013 - 00:00
The government's television barrage seems intent on reassuring loyalists -- and anyone who might raise questions -- that Mr. Chavez is still very much the head of the nation
Monday, January 7, 2013 - 00:00
The company, Chinalco, which is owned by the Chinese government, built the new town to relocate more than 5,000 people living in nearby Morococha, a century-old mining village
Monday, December 17, 2012 - 00:00
With President Hugo Chavez cancer-stricken and potentially unable to continue in office, Venezuelans showed overwhelming support for his party in elections for governor
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 00:00
The factions within Chavismo follow two broad divisions. There is a civilian wing, which includes Mr. Maduro, that is strongly committed to the socialist-inspired program. And there is a faction linked to the military, which puts nationalism ahead of soci
Monday, December 10, 2012 - 00:00
The fact that he chose to go home to put his political house in order and clear up the long-unresolved line of succession — rather than write about it on Twitter or call it in to a government television show
Monday, December 3, 2012 - 00:00
Critics say the process has been too slow and unwieldy, and they question the government's commitment to face down powerful landowners and their political allies.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - 00:00
Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon on Monday dismissed the truce and said the military would "continue working with full decision to pursue these individuals."
Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 00:00
The Colombian government also aims to dismantle a major criminal enterprise that derives much of its income from drugs and is a prime source of cocaine to the United States.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 00:00
Battered by the re-election of President Hugo Chavez this month, Venezuela's fractious opposition is struggling to remain united .