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VENEZUELA-US: Escalating Tensions Kept in Check by Oil
The U.S. government of George W. Bush, which has labeled President Hugo Chávez its biggest worry in Latin America, has now begun to lobby allies in a diplomatic campaign to counter the Venezuelan leader.VENEZUELA: Government Claims a Stake in Mining
The announcement that the Venezuelan government will expand its presence in the country's mining sector doesn't bother foreign-held mining companies, who are confident that their contracts will be honoured. But environmentalists are worried about the environmental impacts.VENEZUELA: Cracking Down Hard on Tobacco Advertising
Cigarette advertising, which has been banned on TV and radio in Venezuela for a quarter century and had already virtually disappeared from the print media, will now be prohibited in movie theatres and on billboards, as an effort to combat smoking among the young.
Government Claims a Stake in Mining
Greater government participation in gold and diamond mining in Venezuela doesn't worry the foreign mining companies, but local environmental groups are apprehensive.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Civil Society to Remain Vigilant, Even With Progressive Gov’ts
The tension between civil society organisations and the leftist and centre-left governments in power in a number of South American nations, which often depart from their common objectives, became evident at the portion of the 6th World Social Forum held in the Venezuelan capital.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: It All Boils Down to Politics
"As Aristotle said, everything is politics," Brazilian presidential secretary Luiz Dulci stated at the World Social Forum (WSF) in Venezuela, referring to the debate on the politicisation of the global civil society gathering.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Series of Global Protests to Begin in March
A day of international protests against the occupation of Iraq, on Mar. 18, will mark the start of a series of demonstrations and mobilisations organised at the sixth World Social Forum, which ended Sunday in Venezuela.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Series of Global Protests to Begin in March
A day of international protests against the occupation of Iraq, on Mar. 18, will mark the start of a series of demonstrations and mobilisations organised at the sixth World Social Forum, which ended Sunday in Venezuela.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Politicisation Vs “Purity” Debate Comes to a Head
Politics, especially party politics, on which representative democracy is based, is in crisis. But not even the social movements brought together under the umbrella of the World Social Forum (WSF) are doing enough to respond to the demands of the societies in which they are active.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Participants Declare Bush “Guilty”
An informal International Women's Tribunal, meeting at the sixth World Social Forum in the Venezuelan capital, found "imperialism" and U.S. President George W. Bush guilty of violating the human rights of people in countries like Iraq and Cuba.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Politicisation Vs “Purity” Debate Comes to a Head
Politics, especially party politics, on which representative democracy is based, is in crisis. But not even the social movements brought together under the umbrella of the World Social Forum (WSF) are doing enough to respond to the demands of the societies in which they are active.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Indigenous Demonstrators Protest Coal Mining
Indigenous protesters from northwestern Venezuela marched Friday through the streets of Caracas, which is hosting the sixth World Social Forum (WSF), to protest plans for mining coal on their land.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Time to Walk the Talk?
The debate on whether the World Social Forum (WSF) should remain merely a space for reflection and protest or should move on to proposals for concrete action once again emerged at the sixth edition of the annual global civil society meet, taking place in the Venezuelan capital this week.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: A Loud, Multicoloured ‘No’ to Imperialism and War
Although the sixth World Social Forum grants equal importance to all of the myriad workshops, seminars and other activities taking place here this week, and to all of the participating civil society groups and figures, some personalities stand out, like U.S. peace activist Cindy Sheehan, whose soldier son Casey was killed in Iraq.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: A Loud, Multicoloured ‘No’ to Imperialism and War
Although the sixth World Social Forum grants equal importance to all of the myriad workshops, seminars and other activities taking place this week in the Venezuelan capital and to all of the participating civil society groups and figures, that has not kept some personalities from standing out, like U.S. peace activist Cindy Sheehan, whose soldier son Casey was killed in Iraq.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: The Great Debate in a Land of Change
Some 100,000 social activists from across the Americas and the world will soon be arriving in the Venezuelan capital, where they will condemn war and imperialism, and lend their support - although not unconditionally - to the changes introduced in this country by President Hugo Chávez.WORLD SOCIAL FORUM: Global Protest with a Caribbean Twist
Venezuela, under the leftist government of President Hugo Chávez, has placed itself squarely in the centre of the political debate in Latin America, which the World Social Forum (WSF) has recognised by moving one portion of its annual meeting to this South American nation.VENEZUELA-BOLIVIA: Morales Continues Tour with Chavez’s Blessing
With strong political backing and promises of financial aid, Bolivian President-elect Evo Morales left the Venezuelan capital to continue his tour to Europe, South Africa, China, and Brazil, before he takes office on Jan. 22.CHALLENGES 2005-2006: Oil Market Analysts Issue Dire Warnings
While this year's record high oil prices are unlikely to come down in the near future, analysts are warning the world's traditional and emerging economic powers to curb consumption, saying that at the current rate, proven reserves will only meet demand up to 2030."The current model (of consumption) is suicidal," says the energy minister of Venezuela, an OPEC member.
CHALLENGES 2005-2006: Oil Market Analysts Issue Dire Warnings
While this year's record high oil prices are unlikely to come down in the near future, analysts are warning the world's traditional and emerging economic powers to curb consumption, saying that at the current rate, proven reserves will only meet demand up to 2030CHALLENGES 2005-2006: Venezuela’s Chavez Riding High, But Difficulties May Lie Ahead
Buoyed by record high oil prices, Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez forged new alliances with a number of countries in the Caribbean and South America over the last year, projected an image of regional opposition to Washington, and while the Venezuelan economy grew at a brisk pace for the second year in a row, his party and its allies consolidated their hold over the country's elected public posts at all levels.« Previous Page — Next Page »
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