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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.»

Across the island, Cubans paid tribute to Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez on the first anniversary of his passing. In Havana, a documentary film and a photo exhibit was opened, plus the cancellation of three postage stamps.»

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.»

Pope Francis today called for peace and reconciliation in Ukraine where violent action from different groups have taken the country to a serious internal crisis.»

At least 42 percent of Venezuelans consider that President Nicolás Maduro must fulfill his presidential term through 2019, according to the latest survey carried out by Hiterlaces pollster.»

Venezuelan Deputy Foreign Minister for North America Claudia Salerno agreed with experts about the situation generated by the right wing in the country, which points to the same policy applied by the United States in the continent.»

Venezuelans staged a mass mobilization this Tuesday for peace and against violence unleashed by right-wing opposition sectors.»

The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) expressed its solidarity with the Venezuelan people in a communique released in San Jose, headquarters of pro-tempore presidency of the 33 member-nations integration bloc.»

The position of Venezuelan Government after right-wing actions, aimed at fostering destabilization in the country, considers defense of sovereignty a priority to face the United States” interference.»