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We Can Free Cuba Now

Fernando Espuelas | Posted 05.24.2012

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Fifty-two years after U.S. policy first sought to break the communist dictatorship with an economic embargo, the Castro regime is still in power, lording over the Cuban people, enjoying trade and diplomatic relationships with countries across the globe.

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Chavez Prays For Divine Intervention

AP | CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER | Posted 05.07.2012

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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has spent much of his career praising the socialist ideas of famed atheists such as Karl M...

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Summit of the Americas: Despite Political Arguments We Are Getting Closer As A Hemisphere

Stephen Keppel | Posted 04.17.2012

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Despite some of the lingering political divisions, which often make the most news, we are getting closer as a hemisphere. The US is becoming more Latino and Latin America is becoming more developed.

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Chavez Takes Urgent Trip To Cuba

AP | By PETER ORSI and VIVIAN SEQUERA | Posted 04.26.2012

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CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela's military high command reaffirmed its loyalty to President Hugo Chavez on Saturday in a public show of support a day ...

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'Angry Chavez' Android App Pokes Fun At Venezuelan President

Posted 02.25.2012

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From the man who called George Bush "el diablo" and implied that the United States uses cancer as a weapon of mass-destruction, comes the newest Andro...

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Cancer Announcement Rocks Presidential Campaign

Reuters | Posted 04.23.2012

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By Andrew Cawthorne and Daniel Wallis CARACAS, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's imminent departure for more cance...

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A Bad Joke's Kernel of Truth

Shai Baitel | Posted 04.22.2012

Geographically, Iran may be far away from the Americas but its growing presence in Venezuela is a serious danger. It is not a joke.

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Ahmadinejad And Chavez Joke About Atomic Bomb

Reuters | Posted 03.10.2012

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By Andrew Cawthorne and Brian Ellsworth CARACAS, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez l...

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Chavez: Is U.S. Government Causing Cancer In Latin America?

AP | Posted 12.29.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is questioning the rash of cancer cases among Latin American leaders and asking if somehow the ...

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Hugo Chavez's Life and Death Battle

Joel D. Hirst | Posted 01.22.2012

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On October 20th President Hugo Chavez declared himself free of cancer, however reports filtering out of Venezuela tell a different story regarding the physical condition of the bombastic president.

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Video Captures Attack On Venezuelan Candidate

Posted 11.14.2011

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A video posted on YouTube this past weekend depicts a frightening attack against Venezuelan opposition candidate, Maria Corina Machado, who is running...

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Hugo Chavez Travels To Cuba For Medical Tests

AP | CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER | Posted 12.17.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned to Cuba on Sunday to undergo a series of medical tests to evaluate his cancer tre...

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Rumor Victim Or Sick As A Dog?

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 11.29.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Thursday denied rumors of a setback in his health, saying he is at work and expects to finis...

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Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez Rallies Supporters By Phone In New York

Latin America News Dispatch | Roque Planas | Posted 11.23.2011

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NEW YORK -- When faced with serious illness, many people turn to religion for solace and inspiration. It's not the reaction most would expect to see, ...

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Poll: Despite Disapproval Of Government Performance, Chavez's Popularity Remains Unchanged

AP | FABIOLA SANCHEZ | Posted 11.07.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez's approval ratings remain in the 50 percent range, but a majority of Venezuelans disapprove of the go...

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Hugo Chavez Says He'll Beat Cancer

Posted 10.30.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez predicted Monday that he'll beat cancer now that he is undergoing a third round of chemoth...

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Chavez Formalizes Nationalization Of Gold Industry

AP | Posted 10.24.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez signed a decree on Tuesday formalizing the nationalization of Venezuela's gold mining industry, a mov...

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Chavez's Supporters Shave Heads In Solidarity

AP | By IAN JAMES | Posted 10.22.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela -- Supporters of President Hugo Chavez shaved their heads in solidarity with their leader's struggle against cancer on Sunday as hu...

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Venezuelan President Condemns NATO Bombings In Libya

Posted 10.22.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Sunday condemned NATO's bombings in Libya, saying the aim is to seize control of the c...

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Chavez To Nationalize Venezuelan Gold Industry

Reuters | Louise Egan | Posted 10.17.2011

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By Louise Egan CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Wednesday he will nationalize the gold industry, including ...

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Chavez Says Feeling Better, Illness 'Not Serious'

AP | CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER | Posted 10.17.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that he's improving after undergoing a second round of chemotherapy in Cuba t...

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Confronting Cancer, Chavez Relies On Trusted VP

AP | FABIOLA SANCHEZ | Posted 10.15.2011

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CARACAS, Venezuela — Gripping a microphone, the vice president had a moment to shine as he stood in for President Hugo Chavez and welcomed hundr...

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Huge Chavez Expected To Soon Start Cancer Treatment In Brazil

AP | By STAN LEHMAN | Posted 09.14.2011

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SAO PAULO -- A source at a Brazilian hospital says Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is expected at the institution to begin treatment for cancer. The...

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PR Mercenaries, Their Dictator Masters, and the Human Rights Stain

Thor Halvorssen | Posted 07.19.2011

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Oppressive governments are threatened by public exposure, and this means that it's not just human rights defenders but also bloggers, opinion journalists, and civil society activists who are regularly and viciously maligned.

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America's Achilles' Heel

David Harris | Posted 06.03.2011

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A few days ago, President Obama set forth an ambitious goal of strengthening our energy security. Will it turn out any differently this time than before?

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