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Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez Wins Miss Universe 2009

News America Now — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:34:56 +0000

Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez picture

Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez has won Miss Universe 2009.

Video of Stefania Fernandez winning Miss Universe 2009

Miss Universe 2009 Stefania Fernandez picture

Coke Zero Banned In Venezuela

News America Now — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:27:09 +0000

“The government of President Hugo Chávez has banned the sale of the calorie-free soft drink over health concerns, prompting a scramble to remove it from shelves and vending machines. “The product should be withdrawn from circulation to preserve the health of Venezuelans,” said Jesus Mantilla, the health minister. He did not specify the dangers.” Link

Venezuela Mayor Manuel Rosales Seeking Asylum In Peru

News America Now — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:10:59 +0000

Venezuela Mayor Manuel Rosales Seeking Asylum In Peru

State Dept Gives Cautious OK To Venezuela Democracy

News America Now — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:44:30 +0000

State Dept Gives Cautious OK To Venezuela Democracy
Warns against overreach from strong man Hugo Chavez.

Hugo Chavez Wins Power Play In Venezuela

News America Now — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:16:46 +0000

Hugo Chavez Wins Power Play In Venezuela
“President Hugo Chávez handily won a referendum on Sunday over removing the limits that keep him from running for re-election indefinitely, the national electoral council said Sunday night. The victory may inject fresh vibrancy into his socialist-inspired revolution as he celebrates his 10th year in power.”

Venezuela Votes On Giving Hugo Chavez More Power

News America Now — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:39:57 +0000

“Venezuelans began voting Sunday on a referendum that would lift term limits for President Hugo Chávez and other elected officials, which would allow Mr. Chávez to hold onto power indefinitely. On Saturday, Mr. Chávez said that he was ready to engage in direct talks with President Obama in a bid to repair relations with the United States.” [Link]

Cold War 2: Russia Doing Military Exercises In Caribbean

News America Now — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:44:52 +0000

“Russia said Monday it will send a naval squadron and long-range patrol planes to Venezuela this year for a joint military exercise in the Caribbean, an announcement made at a time of increasingly tense relations with the United States. The apparently retaliatory move follows the U.S. deployment of warships to deliver aid to the former Soviet nation of Georgia, barely a month after Russian armor and aircraft crushed the Georgian military in a five-day war.” [Link]