Topic: Rafael Ramirez

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.