November 2002
The United States and the United Nations Express Concern Over Increasing Political Turmoil in Venezuela - 2002-11-30
The U.S. and the UN are concerned about escalating political unrest in Venezuela as opposition groups plan a general strike. U.S. officials have warned against…
Venezuela's Supreme Court Cancels Referendum
Venezuela's Supreme Court has invalidated a planned referendum that would have asked citizens if President Hugo Chavez should resign. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions…
Venezuelan President Calls Referendum Proposal Illegal
The Venezuelan electoral authority plans to hold a referendum on February 2 regarding President Hugo Chavez's potential resignation. Chavez has deemed the referendum proposal illegal…
A Tear Gas Grenade Exploded in a Subway Station in Venezuela
A tear gas grenade exploded in a Caracas subway station, causing panic but no injuries. This incident occurs amid rising tensions in Venezuela as opposition…
Venezuelan National Guard Clashes with Anti-Government Protesters for Second Day - 2002-11-19
The Venezuelan National Guard clashed with anti-government protesters for the second day, using tear gas to disperse crowds opposing the army's takeover of the police.…
Venezuelan President Takes Control of Police Force - 2002-11-17
Hugo Chavez has taken control of the police in Caracas, leading to accusations of power abuse from his opponents. The sudden resignation of the newly…
Supporters of Hugo Chavez Threaten to Disrupt Negotiations with Opponents - 2002-11-14
Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez protested and threatened to disrupt negotiations with political opponents following violent clashes with police. The situation escalated after Chavez…
Venezuelan Police Intervention to Free Dozens of President's Opponents - 2002-11-13
Venezuelan police clashed with armed supporters of President Hugo Chavez to free political opponents trapped in a public hall, resulting in one death and eleven…
Opponents Accuse Chavez of Trying to Establish a Communist Regime - 2002-11-08
In Venezuela, the government and opposition have begun talks to resolve a political deadlock, with opponents accusing President Chavez of attempting to establish a communist…
Venezuelan Forces Fired Tear Gas in Caracas - 2002-11-05
Venezuelan forces used tear gas in Caracas to disperse clashes between President Hugo Chavez's supporters and opposition activists demanding a referendum on his presidency. Over…
Hugo Chavez: The Constitution Does Not Allow for an Early Referendum - 2002-11-01
Hugo Chavez has declined the opposition's request for an early referendum, citing constitutional restrictions. He indicated that the earliest possible referendum would be in August,…