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Venezuela to create new workers militia

Venezuela's president has ordered the creation of a new workers' militia as part of an existing pro-government fighting force.President Nicolas Maduro gave few details about the militia including how many members it would consist of.It would be part of the Bolivarian Militia created by late President Hugo Chavez, which consists of roughly 120,000 volunteers.The announcement in a speech in Caracas late Wednesday got little attention in the Venezuelan media.Maduro urged the crowd to imagine the respect the working class would command if it had "300,000, 500,000, 1 million, 2 million uniformed workers, armed, prepared to defend the sovereignty of the homeland."Critics have warned such militias could be used to cement the socialist government's hold on power....

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  1. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez misses own inauguration

    Phil Keating reports from Miami, Florida

  2. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in 'very delicate' condition with new infection, government says

    A severe new respiratory infection has hit cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez and his condition is "very delicate," Venezuela's government says.A brief statement ...

  3. Funeral services for President Hugo Chavez

    Steve Harrigan reports from Caracas, Venezuela

  4. Hugo Chavez Wins, Reign Continues

    President Hugo Chávez reign over Venezuela extends to 20 years, as the socialist narrowly beats his youthful rival.

  5. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez threatens to halt oil sales to US if attacked by Colombia

    CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez threatens to halt oil sales to US if attacked by Colombia .

  6. Venezuela President Hugo Chavez praises Galarraga for 'perfect game'; calls umpire 'noble'

    CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called Armando Galarraga a "tremendous pitcher" Sunday and praised him for his sportsmanship after an umpi...

  7. Foes of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez seek unity in party primaries for congressional seats

    CARACAS , Venezuela (AP) — Opponents of President Hugo Chavez held primaries Sunday to pick candidates for congressional elections, a crucial step for Venezuela's op...

  8. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Calls Reconciliation With the U.S. 'Impossible'

    Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez , threatening to cut off oil shipments to the U.S. if its government supports any efforts to oust him, said that reconciliation with...

  9. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Threatens to Take Over Private Schools

    President Hugo Chavez threatened on Monday to take over any private schools refusing to submit to the oversight of his socialist government, a move some Venezuelans ...

  10. What Will Hugo Chavez Death Mean for the U.S.?

    Price Futures Group senior market analyst Phil Flynn, FNC national security analyst KT McFarland and FBN’s David Asman on the death of Venezuela President Hugo Chavez .

  11. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Resigns After Military Rebels in Day of Violence

    President Hugo Chavez resigned Friday under pressure from Venezuela's military following street violence in which National Guard troops and pro-Chavez gunmen clashed...

  12. Sean Penn, Oliver Stone mourn death of Hugo Chavez

    Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez had two big backers in Hollywood in Sean Penn and Oliver Stone, and each released a statement following Chavez's death on Tuesday."T...

  1. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dead after battle with cancer

    Some in anguish, some in fear, Venezuelans raced for home on Tuesday after the government announced the death of President Hugo Chavez, the firebrand socialist who l...

  2. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins another 6-year term, electoral council says

    President Hugo Chavez put to rest any doubts about his masterful political touch in winning a third consecutive six-year term after a bitterly fought race against a ...

  3. Chavez reportedly breaks down during religious service, begs for life

    Concern about Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's health grew Friday amid reports the cancer-stricken leader will seek emergency medical care in Brazil , a day after t...

  4. Haiti renames airport for Hugo Chavez

    A spokesman for Haiti's prime minister says an airport in the country's north has been renamed for the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.Gary Bodeau says the Cap...

  5. Venezuela's military enters high-crime slums

    Stern-looking soldiers clutching assault rifles wave down the beat-up Chevy Caprice entering this sprawling slum on the outskirts of Caracas.Flashlights in his face,...

  6. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says he's going back to Cuba for cancer treatment

    Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced Friday that he will return to Cuba to begin a new phase of cancer treatment that will include chemotherapy.Chavez said he ...

  7. Mixed reaction to death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez

    Adam Housley reports from Los Angeles

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