Blog Archives April 2013

Nicolas Maduro Inaugurated President of Venezuela

Venezuelan President-elect Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as new constitutional president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in a ceremony held at the National Assembly headquarters of that South American country.»

Cuban President Raul Castro in Caracas for Presidential Inauguration

Cuban President Raul Castro arrived in Caracas on Friday, leading a government delegation to the swearing in of Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela. Raul Castro was welcomed at Caracas’s Maiquetía International Airport by Venezuelan Vice President for Economy and Production, Ricardo Menendez.»

UNASUR Members Meet to Discuss Venezuelan Issues

The Union of South American Nations will hold a summit Thursday in Lima, Peru, to discuss the situation in Venezuela under the premise of recognizing President Nicolas Maduro’s electoral victory.»

Raul Castro Welcomes FIFA President

Army General Raul Castro, president of the Councils of State and Ministers welcomed Wednesday afternoon Joseph Blatter, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA).»