Topic: Rafael Ramirez

Top Venezuelan leaders head to Havana, Chavez's bedside

Venezuela's vice president, head of congress, and oil minister traveled to Havana, Cuba on Sunday to check on the health of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Chavez has not spoken publicly since he underwent cancer surgery a month ago.

Chávez reelection at risk as Venezuela's oil heartland moves on

In Venezuela's oil-rich east, some say the administration's management of natural resources – including oil spills and refinery accidents – has pushed them toward the opposition.

Venezuela oil fire is out. Two days for refinery restart?

Venezuela's huge refinery fire is finally extinguished after three days and 41 fatalities. Oil minister says Venezuela refinery will restart in two days.

Venezuela refinery fire burns for third day

Venezuela's biggest refinery may not be able to restart production after gas explosion causes one of oil industry's worst accidents.

Refinery explosion kills 39 in Venezuela

An explosion at a oil refinery in Venezuela on Saturday caused a huge fire, killed at least 39 people, and injured dozens.

Venezuela's refinery explosion its worst ever

Venezuela's biggest refinery was rocked by an explosion that claimed 39 lives. Venezuela says the fire is under control and that it won't halt exports.

Ahmadinejad's visit with Chávez likely to sour US-Venezuela relations

Hugo Chávez and his Iranian counterpart share a history of anti-US vitriol. This visit, Ahmadinejad's first since the US sanctioned Venezuela over trade with Iran, will likely add fuel to the fire.

Venezuelan state oil company hit with sanctions over Iran trade

Washington announced sanctions on PDVSA Tuesday for selling gasoline to Iran. The action is unlikely to slow the flow of Venezuelan oil to its No. 1 customer, the US.

China grabs Latin America, well ahead of Obama's outreach

In the past year, China has secured some $65 billion in regional deals. President Obama's current visit to Latin America is seen as a counteracting move.

Iran-Venezuela ties under US scrutiny

Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad this week pledged to 'expand ties' with Venezuela, which is under US scrutiny for shipping oil allegedly in violation of sanctions.

Hugo Chávez challenges Venezuelan 'birthright' to cheap gas

In Venezuela, Humberto Patadilla pays just under $1 for 21 gallons of gasoline. If Hugo Chávez raises gas prices, he says, it could 'cause an explosion against him.'

Venezuela: The true cost of cheap gas

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Exxon fights Chávez' Venezuela for compensation in courts

Legal challenge could raise price for nationalization moves by Ecuador, Russia, and Bolivia.