1. The Real Lula Speaks Out
(Matching tags: venezuela, Brazil, Maduro, Lula)

Earlier this week, former president of Brazil Lula da Silva gave a warm and unequivocal endorsement of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela’s presidential race.  Given that the campaign officially started only ...

2. Will the U.S. Government, Media Seek to Improve Relations with Venezuela?
(Matching tags: coup, venezuela, Chavez, Maduro)

Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro’s announced today that President Hugo Chávez had died at 4:25pm. According to Venezuela’s constitution [PDF], new presidential elections are supposed to be held ...