VENEZUELA

The Venezuelan government is willing to start a dialogue with its opposition, in a meeting aimed at consolidating national harmony through the mediation of a mission of UNASUR foreign ministers.»

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says that the U.S. government invests at least $5 million USD annually to back opposition movements in his country.»

The Ministry for Communications and Information presented and distributed a biography of Hugo Chavez in the form of a children’s story, at the 10th International Book Fair of Venezuela (Filven 2014).»

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called on the opposition to return to a democratic and electoral role after five weeks of violent protests promoted by hardline leaders that have left 31 dead and over 400 injured, Xinhua news agency reported.»

The Bolivarian Alliance for the People of our Americas (ALBA) rejected recent interfering statements by US State Secretary John Kerry in relation to the option of imposing unilateral sanctions on Venezuela.»

Foreign Minister Elias Jaua on Sunday thanked the member countries of the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) for their support for Venezuela’s democratic system.»

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appreciated today the true value of late President of the Bolivarian Revolution Hugo Chavez” work, calling him a timeless leader.»

Venezuelan Defense Minister, Carmen Melendez highlighted today the civic-military unity of the country, lesson of the deceased President Hugo Chavez, which first year of his death is commemorated today.»

President Nicolas Maduro invited all Venezuelan citizens to take part on events to commemorate a year of the death of Bolivarian Revolution leader Hugo Chavez, this March 5th.»

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua has accused international media outlets of conducting a psychological war against the oil-rich nation.»