The Catholic Church elected today as new Pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis I, Archbishop of Buenos Aires and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.»
Hugo Chavez Honoured at UN General Assembly
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elías Jaua will attend here today a special session of the UN General Assembly and an ecumenical service in memory of late President Hugo Chavez.»
Nicolas Maduro Sworn in as Venezuela’s Acting President
Venezuelan Executive Vice President Nicolas Maduro was officially sworn in on Friday as the country’s acting president, following the death of President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday.»
Tribute to Chavez, Main Highlight in Venezuela and the World
The deep sorrow for the death of President Hugo Chavez has shaken Venezuela and the whole world throughout the week.»
World Bids Farewell with Honors to Hugo Chavez
The president of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, who died last Tuesday, March 5, received today the tribute of family, world leaders and members of the cabinet, in solemn ceremony held at the Military.»
World Leaders Gather in Caracas for Chavez Funeral
Some thirty world leaders gathered in Caracas to join throngs of mourners at a state funeral for Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez on Friday.»
Vigil Took Place in Caracas to Honor Late President Hugo Chavez
Past 5 o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the Venezuelan people remained in queues and gathered in the surroundings of the Military Academy, in Caracas, to say goodbye to the president of the Republic, Hugo Chavez.»
South American Presidents in Venezuela to Attend Chavez Funeral
Presidents of Bolivia (Evo Morales), Argentina (Cristina Fernandez) and Uruguay (Jose Mujica) arrived here today to attend the funeral of Venzuelan Head of State Hugo Chavez, who died on Tuesday afternoon in the Doctor Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital.»
Venezuelans Accompanied President Chavez to Military Academy (+photos)
People march in Venezuela accompanied President Hugo Chavez to the Military Academy, named by the socialist leader as “House of Blue Dreams”.»
Venezuelans Gather in Caracas Military Hospital, Bolivar Squares
Venezuelans gathered in all the Bolivar plazas of the country to pay tribute to President Hugo Chavez.»