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Bolivia heads for strife over new referendum LA PAZ (AFP) - A political crisis in Bolivia was Friday moving towards confrontation after President Evo Morales announced a referendum on a new, socialist constitution in the teeth of fierce opposition from rebel conservative governors.   Nations:Bolivia Brazil   People:Hugo Chavez   Source:(AFP)   2008-08-29 Chavez backs Russian recognition of Georgia regions PUERTO ORDAZ, Venezuela (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez backed Russia's recognition of two breakaway regions of Georgia on Friday, making Venezuela only the second nation to support Moscow's stance.   Nations:Russia Venezuela Belarus France   People:Hugo Chavez   Activities:2008 Georgia-Russia Crisis   Source:(Reuters)   2008-08-29 Venezuela nets 4.3 billion dollars in windfall oil profit tax CARACAS (AFP) - Venezuela has raked in 4.3 billion dollars from a tax on windfall oil profits it started collecting from state-owned Petroleos de Venezuela in mid-April, President Hugo Chavez said.   Nations:Venezuela   People:Hugo Chavez   Source:(AFP)   2008-08-27 Honduras joins Venezuelan pact; Chavez promises oil TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) - Honduras, long considered an ally of the United States in Central America, joined on Monday a Latin American pact that has been pushed by Venezuela as a way to contain U.S. influence in the region.   Nations:Honduras Venezuela U.S. Nicaragua Bolivia   People:Hugo Chavez   Source:(Reuters)   2008-08-25 Venezuela to nationalize Cemex unit CARACAS (AFP) - President Hugo Chavez announced Monday that Venezuela was nationalizing the local unit of Mexican cement giant Cemex, after negotiations to give Caracas a majority shareholding failed.   Nations:Venezuela France Switzerland   People:Hugo Chavez   Source:(AFP)   2008-08-19 Headlines Bolivia heads for strife over new referendum 2008-08-29 Chavez backs Russian recognition of Georgia regions 2008-08-29 Venezuela nets 4.3 billion dollars in windfall oil profit tax 2008-08-27 Honduras joins Venezuelan pact; Chavez promises oil 2008-08-25 Venezuela to nationalize Cemex unit 2008-08-19 Venezuela seeks observation satellite in five years 2008-08-17 Bolivians back Morales in recall vote 2008-08-10 Morales rallies disrupted ahead of Bolivia recall 2008-08-06 Venezuelans protest Chavez's new socialist push 2008-08-06 We can bring back world trade talks: Brazilian president 2008-08-04 Colombia urges U.S. to get tough on traffickers 2008-08-01 Chavez to nationalize Spanish-owned bank 2008-07-31 Danny Glover's slavery film lacked "white heroes", producers said 2008-07-25 Venezuela to sell Spain oil at 100 dollars a barrel: Chavez 2008-07-25 Chavez may hug king, won't shut up 2008-07-22 Ecuador looks to Iran and China in new oil refinery 2008-07-19 Rescue video shows duped rebels, elated hostages 2008-07-05 Betancourt leaves hospital after medical check-up 2008-07-05 U.S. embassy in Venezuela says receives bomb threat 2008-06-26 EU endorses new border security rules 2008-06-20 Fidel Castro video puts latest rumors to rest 2008-06-18 Chavez, ailing Castro have "animated" meeting 2008-06-17 Thousands of Bolivians protest at U.S. embassy 2008-06-09 Colombian army spots three US hostages 2008-06-09 Obama qualifies position on talking to enemies 2008-05-27 Supply concern puts oil above $130 for first time 2008-05-21 Venezuela protests alleged US plane incursion 2008-05-20 U.S. tells Venezuela to explain ties to FARC rebels 2008-05-14 Venezuela's Chavez "anxious" for better U.S. ties 2008-05-14 Oil surpasses $126 per barrel ahead of US driving season 2008-05-09 Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126 on Venezuela concerns 2008-05-09 Latin Americans issue regional food emergency 2008-05-07 Bolivia's richest region votes on autonomy drive 2008-05-04 May Day clashes and anger over food prices 2008-05-01 Bolivia seizes control of energy, telecoms firms 2008-05-01 Hugo Chavez threatens Sidor expropriation 2008-04-27 Gov. Richardson meets Chavez over hostages 2008-04-27 Food prices "massacre" of world's poor: Chavez 2008-04-22 Bush: Now is not the time to renegotiate or cancel NAFTA 2008-04-22 Former bishop Fernando Lugo scores historic win in Paraguay 2008-04-20 Ex-bishop takes on ruling party in Paraguay 2008-04-17 Chavez: Castro predicted fall of dollar 2008-04-10 Ecuador says CIA controls part of its intelligence 2008-04-05 France waiting on FARC in Colombia hostage mission 2008-04-04 Colombia rebel: French won't get Ingrid 2008-04-03 Venezuela bombs drug runways near Colombia border 2008-03-29 Chavez says U.S. relations could worsen with McCain 2008-03-25 Christians celebrate Easter, pope calls for Tibet solution 2008-03-23 London judge lifts asset freeze on Venezuela oil firm PDVSA 2008-03-18 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Colombia urges U.S. to get tough on traffickers 2008-08-01 We can bring back world trade talks: Brazilian president 2008-08-04 May Day clashes and anger over food prices 2008-05-01 Chavez touts socialism in inauguration 2007-01-10 Sean Penn thrives on political activism 2007-08-07 Morales rallies disrupted ahead of Bolivia recall 2008-08-06 Venezuelans protest Chavez's new socialist push 2008-08-06 Venezuela to sell Spain oil at 100 dollars a barrel: Chavez 2008-07-25 Danny Glover's slavery film lacked "white heroes", producers said 2008-07-25 Chavez may hug king, won't shut up 2008-07-22 Ecuador looks to Iran and China in new oil refinery 2008-07-19 Videos are stars of Democratic debate 2007-07-23 Chavez to nationalize Spanish-owned bank 2008-07-31 On the road with Sean Penn and Chavez 2007-08-04 Ecuador, Venezuela demand condemnation 2008-03-06 Woes will trail Bush to Latin America 2007-03-03 Obama qualifies position on talking to enemies 2008-05-27 Latin Americans issue regional food emergency 2008-05-07 Bolivia seizes control of energy, telecoms firms 2008-05-01 Colombia says Chavez funds rebels as tensions rise 2008-03-03 Republicans talk tough against illegal immigration 2007-12-10 Bush: Iran still a danger despite report 2007-12-04 Clinton, Obama quarrel anew over foreign meetings 2007-07-29 Obama, Clinton clash in YouTube debate 2007-07-24 Giuliani's clients could pose conflict 2007-05-14

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