Organization of American States
Venezuela says suspends 'channel of communications' with US
Mar 20, 2013 16:10 EDT
Venezuela said Wednesday it has suspended a "channel of communications" with Washington as it ratchets up tension ahead of elections to replace the late president Hugo Chavez.
Lawyers demand US show steps toward closing Guantanamo
Mar 12, 2013 18:47 EDT
Lawyers for detainees at Guantanamo prison called for the US to show concrete steps towards closing the facility on Tuesday, citing a "humanitarian crisis" at the controversial jail.
Chavez in chemotherapy but in 'good spirits': VP
Mar 02, 2013 02:08 EST
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is in "good spirits" as he undergoes chemotherapy in a Caracas military hospital, the vice president said, revealing new details about the leftist leader's treatment.
Venezuela VP slams media 'lies' about Chavez
Mar 01, 2013 14:35 EST
Venezuela's vice president accused "fascist" foreign media Friday of "lying" about the health of President Hugo Chavez as part of a campaign to destabilize the nation.
In Venezuela, Twitter spreads official line, rumors
Mar 01, 2013 05:33 EST
Addressing Venezuelans on state television, Vice President Nicolas Maduro pressed his thumb in the air as if typing on a smartphone, mocking the opposition for "saying absurdities" on Twitter.
Chavez heir apparent Maduro raises his profile
Feb 22, 2013 15:13 EST
The growing presence of Vice President Nicolas Maduro on state-run television, normally focused on ailing President Hugo Chavez, is giving analysts a sense that a transition is afoot in Venezuela.
Cuba assumes LatAm group presidency in diplomatic coup
Jan 28, 2013 15:02 EST
Cuba formally assumed the presidency of a key Latin American group here Monday, scoring a major diplomatic coup at a summit at which it urged regional integration and independence from the United States.
In El Salvador, from busting heads to breaking bread
Jan 28, 2013 02:23 EST
After a life of crime in one of Central America's most fearsome gangs, a group of Salvadoran street toughs, some tattooed from head to toe, have now found a way out: making bread.
Decree shows Chavez still rules Venezuela: minister
Jan 18, 2013 00:56 EST
Venezuela's newly appointed foreign minister said the decree that installed him in office is proof that ailing President Hugo Chavez is still in control of the oil-rich country.
US, Spain lose appeal for Latin Americans: study
Jan 17, 2013 15:32 EST
For Latin Americans seeking work abroad, traditional magnets like the United States and Spain are losing their appeal because of weak economies, said a report released Thursday.
Venezuelan VP in Cuba again to visit ailing Chavez
Jan 12, 2013 02:30 EST
Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro was in the Cuban capital Saturday, saying he wanted to visit ailing President Hugo Chavez whose month-long absence following cancer surgery has rattled his nation.
Venezuelan VP to visit ailing Chavez in Cuba again
Jan 11, 2013 14:30 EST
Vice President Nicolas Maduro said he would visit ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Cuba on Friday, a day after the leftist leader's inauguration in Caracas was replaced by a huge rally.
Venezuela delays Chavez inauguration as crisis deepens
Jan 09, 2013 09:52 EST
Venezuela heads into uncharted political waters Wednesday without ailing President Hugo Chavez amid calls for the Supreme Court to decide if his government's postponing his inauguration is constitutional.
Govt says Chavez inauguration delay constitutional
Jan 09, 2013 01:33 EST
Venezuela heads into uncharted political waters Wednesday without ailing President Hugo Chavez amid calls for the Supreme Court to decide if his government's postponing his inauguration is constitutional.
Venezuela delays Chavez inauguration as crisis deepens
Jan 08, 2013 21:22 EST
Ailing President Hugo Chavez cannot return home in time for his inauguration on Thursday and so will take the oath of office at a later date before the Supreme Court, the government announced.
Court must rule on Chavez crisis, opposition says
Jan 08, 2013 15:50 EST
Venezuela's top opposition leader on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to rule on whether cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez's re-inauguration can be postponed, as his government argues.
Venezuela govt plans massive pro-Chavez rally
Jan 08, 2013 11:07 EST
A constitutional fight over cancer-stricken President Hugo Chavez's status intensified Tuesday with the government planning a massive show of support in the streets on the day he is supposed to be sworn in to a new term.
Latin American leaders urge review of US pro-pot votes
Nov 12, 2012 19:52 EST
The leaders of Mexico and three Central American nations called Monday for a review of anti-drug policies after two US states voted to legalize marijuana.
Chavez says all candidates must accept election result
Oct 06, 2012 23:59 EDT
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called on all political parties to accept the result of Sunday's presidential election, saying the outcome "won't be the end of the world for anybody."
Chavez attacks rival at massive hometown rally
Oct 02, 2012 00:34 EDT
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez sang, greeted throngs of supporters and launched a searing attack on his rival as he stormed into the final stretch of his re-election campaign.
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Organization of American States
Organisation des États Américains Organização dos Estados Americanos Organización de los Estados Americanos | ||
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| Motto: Democracy for peace, security, and development | ||
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| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. | |
| Official languages | English, Spanish, Portuguese, French | |
| Membership | 35 countries | |
| Leaders | ||
| - | Secretary General | José Miguel Insulza Chile (since 26 May 2005) |
| Establishment | ||
| - | Charter | first signed 30 April 1948 in effect 1 December 1951 |
| Website http://www.oas.org/ | ||
