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Thursday, May 16, 2013  Already short of some foods, Venezuela is facing a toilet paper crisis, government says

Monday, March 11, 2013 

Sunday, March 04, 2012  Chavez steps into the public eye after undergoing surgery for a cancer-related illness.

Monday, February 01, 2010  Analysis: Chavez's brand of socialism hobbled in Venezuela; protesters say 'you struck out'

Saturday, March 14, 2009  Interfax: A Russian Air Force chief says strategic bombers may be based in Cuba, Venezuela

Friday, February 06, 2009  Venezuela's state oil company is behind on billions in payments to private oil contractors from Oklahoma to Belarus.

Monday, November 03, 2008  Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is willing to talk with Barack Obama if the Democratic candidate wins Tuesday's election.