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  • 3
    Oct
    2012
    10:18pm, EDT

    With just days left, candidates make final appeals ahead of Venezuela's election

    Rodrigo Abd / AP

    Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez delivers a speech during a campaign rally in Valencia, Venezuela, Wednesday, Oct. 3. Chavez is running for re-election against opposition candidate Henrique Capriles in presidential elections to be held on Oct . 7.

    Isaac Urrutia / Reuters

    Venezuela's opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles talks to supporters during a campaign rally in Maracaibo, in the state of Zulia, Oct. 3.

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    Slideshow: Hugo Chavez through the years

    The life of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez from his rise as a lieutenant colonel after his failed coup attempt in 1992.

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    What is with the Hugo Chavez slideshow? NBC ? Is this guy your hero or something ? "SUPER COMMIE"

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  • 12
    Sep
    2012
    7:20pm, EDT

    Supporters throw stones in Venezuela pre-election clash

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    A supporter of opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles hurls stones at supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, not seen, who were hurling stones back, before an opposition campaign event started at the International airport in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sept. 12, 2012.

    Reuters reports — Rival supporters in Venezuela's presidential election fought and threw stones on Wednesday before a campaign stop by opposition leader Henrique Capriles less than a month before an October 7 vote. Full story…

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hurl stones at supporters of opposition candidate Henrique Capriles, who were hurling stones back, before an opposition campaign event at the International airport in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sept. 12.

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    A motorcycle burns outside the International airport during clashes in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Sept. 12.

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    9 comments

    As an American that actually has LIVED in Venezuela, this article infuriates me. It has not mentioned: - the DEATH THREATS by Pro Chavez Supporters - Damage to Capriles' Election Offices throughout the Country - "Mysterious"Power outages that have "coincidentally occurred" before Pro Capriles Speec …

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  • 9
    Sep
    2012
    12:13am, EDT

    Images show peaceful scenes from settlement where indigenous groups, Venezuela dispute whether Amazon massacre took place

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    An aerial view of a village called Irotatheri is seen as Yanomami Indians stand in the main courtyard in Venezuela's Amazon region, Friday, Sept. 7. A Venezuelan army spokesman, who traveled to with other military officers and journalists, said that officials found no sign of any killings and that all was peaceful in the area, which is located 12 miles from the border with Brazil, despite a report of a mass killing there.

    After reports of a massacre of in a tribal village in the Amazon, military officials and journalists traveled to the remote region this week. Photos received on Sept. 8 show peaceful scenes of village life.   

    "We can tell the country that we have seen no evidence of death," said Nicia Maldonado, Venezuela's minister of government affairs, in televised comments.

    Native rights groups and some local politicians criticized the government, saying it reached that conclusion prematurely.

    The remoteness of the region - and the nomadic habits of the Yanomami tribe - make it unlikely officials could have reached the exact spot where the attack was reported to have taken place, they said. Even natives, they point out, take days to move among settlements in the region.

    -- Reported by Reuters

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    Yanomami natives of the Irotatheri community.

    Leo Ramirez / AFP - Getty Images

    Yanomami natives perform a ritual dance at Irotatheri community.

    Leo Ramirez / AFP - Getty Images

    A Yanomami child remains on top of the structure of a hut.

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    A Yanomami Indian sitting in a hammock feeds a baby mouth to mouth.

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    A Yanomami Indian woman sits on a fallen tree as she chews tobacco.

    Leo Ramirez / AFP - Getty Images

    A Yanomami woman walks with her child on her back.

    Leo Ramirez / AFP - Getty Images

    A Yanomami family eats.

    Leo Ramirez / AFP - Getty Images

    Yanomami natives rest next to a bonfire.

    Leo Ramirez / AFP - Getty Images

    The Irotatheri community is seen at night.

     

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    All I can say is, if these people are living a fulfilling existence without interference from the likes of people like us, we should leave them alone!! We have no right to interfere with their way of life...PERIOD!! And that goes for Religious Hippocrates especially!!

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  • 27
    Aug
    2012
    5:39pm, EDT

    Marife Cuauro / Reuters

    Enormous ball of fire as refinery burns for third day

    Fuel storage tanks are seen on fire at Amuay oil refinery in Punto Fijo in the Peninsula of Paraguana in Venezuela on Aug. 27. A fire burned for a third day in two fuel storage tanks at Venezuela's biggest refinery on Monday, putting in doubt plans to quickly restart the facility following an explosion that killed nearly 50 people.

    Story: Venezuela refinery blaze spreads, fuel prices jump

    Story: Fire still burning at Venezuela's biggest refinery

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    Every day it burns, increases our cost at the pump. Only because they can.

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  • 25
    Aug
    2012
    1:54pm, EDT

    Reuters

    Fire is seen after an explosion at the Amuay oil refinery in Punto Fijo, Venezuela, Aug. 25. A large gas explosion shook Venezuela's biggest refinery, killing 19 people before dawn on Saturday. The blast was caused by a gas leak and damaged nearby homes in addition to the refinery complex.

    24 dead, dozens hurt in explosion at huge Venezuela oil refinery

    The refinery is run by PVDSA, the government-run oil company that has struggled with repeated refinery problems in recent years, affecting its production figures and ability to fulfill ambitious expansion plans.

    Power faults, accidents and planned stoppages for maintenance have hit exports from South America's biggest crude producer and OPEC member.

    -- Reported by NBC News staff and wire services

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  • 20
    Aug
    2012
    6:50pm, EDT

    Relatives await news of inmate deaths in Yare I prison, Venezuela

    Juan Barreto / AFP - Getty Images

    Relatives of inmates wait for news following clashes between prisoner gangs in the Yare I prison, Venezuela, Aug. 20, 2012.

    CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Twenty-five people were killed during a prison riot and dozens were wounded when two groups of inmates waged a gunbattle inside the penitentiary while hundreds of relatives were visiting, Venezuelan officials said Monday. Read More

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    Fernando Llano / AP

    Relatives of an inmate cry while waiting for information outside Yare I prison, Venezuela, Aug. 20.

    Fernando Llano / AP

    A relative of an inmate is aided after fainting while waiting for information outside of Yare I prison, Venezuela, Aug. 20.

    Fernando Llano / AP

    A relative of an inmate slams her hand on the main entrance of Yare I prison, Venezuela, Aug. 20.

    Miguel Gutierrez / EPA

    A general view of Yare I prison, Venezuela, Aug. 20.

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  • 28
    Jul
    2012
    5:16pm, EDT

    Marco Bello / Reuters

    Peace promoted through art in Venezuela

    Maria Delgado, center, who lost 3 children, all victims of violence, poses next to volunteers holding a picture of her in front of their faces during a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, July 28. The protest is part of a project called "Esperanza" (hope) that through art makes a call for peace.

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  • 27
    Jul
    2012
    6:29am, EDT

    Hugo Chavez sings at election rally

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, center, sings during an election rally in Caracas on July 26, 2012.

    Chavez says his opponent, Romney share agenda

    Chavez unveils 3D image of hero Simon Bolivar

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  • 29
    Jun
    2012
    8:10pm, EDT

    Ariana Cubillos / AP

    Venezuelan Catholics honor Saint Peter

    Faithful, dressed in colonial era clothing and wearing handkerchiefs representing the colors of the political parties of the time, take part in the annual San Pedro Parranda in Guatire, Venezuela on June 29, 2012. The celebration is believed to have originated in the 19th century by the black slave Maria Ignacia, who believed that San Pedro, or Saint Peter, had answered her prayers and began singing and dancing through the town as she had promised if the saint granted her the miracle of healing her daughter. Today residents carry on the tradition, mostly men, who take to the streets with maracas, singing folk songs dedicated to San Pedro.

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  • 31
    May
    2012
    7:32pm, EDT

    Venezuelan soldiers set off explosions to destroy airstrip used by drug traffickers

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    An aerial view shows a clandestine airstrip used for drug smuggling after it was destroyed in a military operation, approximately 22 miles from the border with Colombia, in the state of Apure on Thursday.

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    A clandestine airstrip used for drug smuggling is destroyed.

    Juan Barreto / AFP - Getty Images

    Venezuelan Interior Minister Tarek El aissami (C) watches the debris of an aircraft during an operation to destroy clandestine airstrip used by drug traffickers in Apure on Thursday. In the frame of the operation "Boquete" (Hole) launched May 26, two presumed traffickers were arrested and 36 clandestine airstrips and 11 aircrafts destroyed.

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    2 comments

    I bet it takes them weeks to fill in those holes.

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  • 18
    May
    2012
    7:55pm, EDT

    DIY guns among weapons seized in Caracas police operation

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Rudimentary weapons confiscated by the police are displayed during a news conference in Caracas. Venezuela's Interior and Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami said about 1,800 firearms were seized this year in various operations in the Caracas metropolitan area as part of police efforts to combat crime.

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    A worker destroys a weapon confiscated by the police during a news conference in Caracas.

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Weapons confiscated by the police are displayed during a news conference in Caracas.

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    1 comment

    Let us stop making guns = Let try to make peace around the world. Let stop killing each other and let us help each other. By helping each other, the world will be better. We do have enough resources for everyone to live in a better life. Don't be selfish! Everything that you own are passenger and yo …

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  • 30
    Apr
    2012
    1:19pm, EDT

    Relatives wait anxiously outside Venezuelan prison after gunfire is heard

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Relatives of inmates pray outside the La Planta prison in Caracas, April 30, after riots erupted inside the prison.

    Carlos Garcia Rawlins / Reuters

    Relatives of inmates cry outside the La Planta prison in Caracas, April 30, after riots erupted inside the prison. Gunshots and explosions were heard inside the prison after a plan for a massive escape was discovered by guards.

    By Phaedra Singelis, NBC News

     Authorities discovered a tunnel  on Friday leading out of the La Planta prison in Caracas which they believe was constructed for an escape attempt. Today, relatives waited anxiously outside for news after explosions and gunfire were heard inside the prison.

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    4 comments

    That's great.

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