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Michael Fox

10 articles

Defining the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas - ALBA

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 9 August 2006

Much has been written and theorized about the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA) since President Chavez first proposed the idea at Isla Margarita at the III Summit of the Heads of State and the Government of the Association of Caribbean States in December, 2001.

Venezuela Recuperates Largest Landed Estate in Country

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 9 August 2006

This Sunday, from the Venezuelan state of Bolivar, President Hugo Chavez announced the recuperation of the “largest latifundio” (plantation) in the country, and the creation of the Socialist Production Unit "Manuel Piar."

CECOSESOLA: Four Decades of Independent Struggle for a Venezuelan Cooperative

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 11 July 2006

If you happen to one day find yourself in Venezuela, in the agricultural state of Lara, in the capital city of Barquisimeto, and you happen to ask a local where he or she gets their fruits and vegetables.

MERCOSUR Presidents Welcome Venezuela to Trading Block

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 11 July 2006

The presidents from the now five member nations of Mercosur attended Tuesday night’s event in Caracas for the official inclusion of Venezuela in to the South American trading block. Over the course of the evening each president signed the “Protocol for the Adhesion of the Bolivarian Republic (...)

President Chavez Hosts 141st OPEC Meeting in Caracas

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 7 June 2006

From the offices of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in Caracas, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez launched the 141st (Extraordinary) OPEC Meeting, on Thursday, where he welcomed the various international delegations and declared that OPEC “has always represented a flag of freedom for the (...)

International Energy Agency Increases Venezuela’s Oil Production Estimates, Maybe

by Gregory Wilpert , Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 20 May 2006

Last week, the Venezuelan Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Rafael Ramirez, declared that the International Energy Agency (IEA) has recognized that Venezuela is extracting over 3.0 million barrels of oil per day.

A U.S. Intelligence Hoax on Venezuela?

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 25 April 2006

April 18 morning, Caracas awoke to the news in the Venezuelan daily paper, 2001, that US intelligence sources had reported the existence of a secret agreement between Iran and Venezuela whereby Iran will be sending nuclear weapons to Venezuela and Cuba.

Venezuela Launches Primary Health Program for Extreme Poor

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 25 April 2006

The Venezuelan government, April 21, began a diagnostic primary health project for the homeless, drug addicts, and at-risk individuals as part of the “Negra Hipolita Mission,” the social program that is aimed at taking care of Venezuelans in situations of critical poverty.

Venezuela Unveils Monument for Victims on Coup Anniversary

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 18 April 2006

Venezuelans commemorated the 4th anniversary of the April 11, 2002, coup d’etat, yesterday, with the unveiling of a monument to the victims at the Llaguno Bridge, one of the centers of the violence in 2002.

Kidnapping-Murders Cause Protests Throughout Venezuela

by Michael Fox

Caracas (Venezuela) | 12 April 2006

Numerous demonstrations were held on the streets of Caracas and across Venezuela over the past two days in response to the murder of three teenage brothers and their driver, who were kidnapped more than a month ago and whose bodies were found dead in the outskirts of Caracas on Tuesday.