October 2002
OAS President Attempts to Resolve Stalemate Between Chavez and His Opponents - 2002-10-29
Cesar Gaviria of the OAS met with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to address the ongoing political stalemate with his opponents. The situation has led to…
Brazil's President-Elect Says He Will Protect the Country's Fiscal and Budgetary Stability
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's leftist president-elect, assures financial stability and debt repayment, calming investor fears. His victory is seen as a shift towards…
The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States Mediates in Venezuela - 2002-10-28
Cesar Gaviria, the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States, is in Venezuela to mediate between President Hugo Chavez and his political opponents, who are…
Venezuelan Government Cancels Conference of Leaders from 19 Developing Countries Again
The Venezuelan government has canceled a conference of leaders from 19 developing countries amid rising calls for President Hugo Chavez's resignation. Discontented military officers have…
Call for Demonstrations in Venezuela - 2002-10-24
Discontented army officers in Venezuela are calling for a revolt against President Hugo Chavez, with some officers declaring defiance. The military appears to be ignoring…
Nationwide 12-Hour Strike in Venezuela - 2002-10-22
A nationwide 12-hour strike occurred in Venezuela as thousands demanded the resignation of President Hugo Chavez and early elections. The strike was organized by labor…
Pressure from Labor Unions in Venezuela for Early Elections - 2002-10-21
Labor unions in Venezuela are pushing for early elections, threatening to escalate a general strike if President Hugo Chavez does not resign. This situation follows…
Oil Prices and Their Impact on the Global Economy - 2002-10-18
Oil prices have surged, leading to a significant budget deficit for the U.S. government. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has decided against increasing oil production despite…
Proposal for a General Strike in Venezuela - 2002-10-15
Opposition leaders and labor unions in Venezuela are calling for a general strike to pressure President Hugo Chavez for early elections or his resignation. This…
Venezuelan President Rejects Opposition's Proposal for Early Elections - 2002-10-14
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has rejected the opposition's call for early elections, asserting strong support from his supporters during a rally in Caracas. This rejection…
Venezuelan President Says His People's Revolution is Irreversible - 2002-10-13
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez declared that his revolution is unstoppable despite opposition threats of strikes to force his resignation. He urged supporters to demonstrate in…
After the March Against Hugo Chavez - 2002-10-12
In Venezuela, following a massive march against President Hugo Chavez, the largest business association has called for a general strike if he does not call…
Thousands of Venezuelans Participate in Peaceful March Against the President
Thousands of Venezuelans marched peacefully in Caracas against President Hugo Chavez, demanding early elections. If Chavez does not respond by Wednesday, organizers may call for…
Venezuelan President: Government Discovers Another Plot for a Military Coup
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the discovery of a new coup plot against his government, just six months after a previous failed coup. He claims…