The most popular programs for the Venezuela Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1063 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 21:09:04 GMT Venezuelan President Chavez addressed the 61st session of the United Nations General Assembly. In his remarks he denounced U.S. President Bush as a racist, imperialist "devil" who had devoted six years in office to military aggression and the oppression of the world's poorest people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194371-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194371-3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT State and Treasury Department officials testified about the impact that U.S. economic sanctions are having on Venezuela. They also discussed further steps that may be taken against Venezuela, including the possibility of designating it a state sponsor of terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300208-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300208-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Michael Rowan talked about the book he co-wrote, [The Threat Closer to Home: Hugo Chavez and the War Against America] (Free Press; January 6, 2009). The book takes a critical look at the rule of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela Otto Reich joined him to comment on the book. Ray Walser moderated. Discussion topics included the global geopolitical impact of Venezuela's decreasing economic and personal freedoms and what the U.S. can do. Then both men responded to questions from members of the audience. Michael Rowan is a political consultant for U.S. and Latin American leaders. He has advised former Bolivian president Jaime Paz Zamora and Costa Rican president Oscar Arias. Mr. Rowan has also counseled winning Democratic candidates in 30 U.S. states. He is a former president of the International Association of Political Consultants. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284380-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284380-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT State and Treasury Department officials testified about the impact that U.S. economic sanctions are having on Venezuela. They also discussed further steps that may be taken against Venezuela, including the possibility of designating it a state sponsor of terrorism. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300208-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300208-2 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Bart Jones talked about his biography of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, [Hugo!: The Hugo Chavez Story from Mud Hut to Perpetual Revolution], published by Steerforth. In his book Mr. Jones attempted to paint a portrait of the Venezuelan president free from the political nuances that pervaded the American media's portrayal of the South American leader. Mr. Jones responded to questions from the audience following his remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200411-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200411-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Venezuelan President Chavez addressed the United Nations General Assembly. In his remarks he spoke about Latin America history, global climate change, President Barack Obama, and political turmoil in Honduras. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289123-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289123-2 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Interim President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., spoke at the funeral of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. The funeral was held in Caracas, Venezuela, on Friday March 8, 2013. President Chavez, who had cancer, died on March 5, 2013, at the age of 58. During the event English was consecutively translated into Spanish. The television transmission has Spanish simultaneously translated into English. Courtesy of Venezuala's state-owned VTV. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311401-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311401-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT President Chavez delivered his state of the nation address to members of the Venezuelan National Assembly. In December the lame-duck Assembly granted President Chavez the power to govern by decree for 18 months, bypassing the legislature. In the full seven-hour speech, President Chavez offered to reduce the time to govern by decree from 18 months to 5 months. This one-hour portion focuses on crime prevention, the global financial crisis and creating tougher drug trafficking laws in the country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297536-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Latin America experts talked about Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his chances for winning the country's April 2013 presidential election. President Maduro succeeded deceased former President Hugo Chavez in March 2013. Among the issues they discussed were the sustainability of President Chavez's governing model, Cuba and Iran's role in Venezuela, the strength of interregional criminal and terrorist ties, and U.S. economic and security strategies for Latin America. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311682-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311682-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Representative Connie Mack (R-FL) spoke about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, calling him a "thugocrat" and an accomplice in the global drug trade. He also called former Representative Joe Kennedy (D-MA) a "shill" of Chavez for his stewardship of the Venezuelan Citgo Company program that provides discounted heating oil to low-income U.S. households. He also called for passage of the Colombia and Panama Free Trade agreements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298003-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298003-3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Phil Gunson spoke by phone about Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's state of the union address. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297536-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297536-2 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Journalist Michael McCaughan talked about his book [The Battle of Venezuela], published by Seven Stories Press. The book is about the rise of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Mr. McCaughan describes how President Chavez was able to prevail in a country where the business class and the media were heavily against him. Mr. McCaughan also talked about the recent Summit of the Americas, which he attended, and President Chavez's relationship with Fidel Castro. Ms. Jones spoke about her organization's support for the Venezuelan President. After his presentation Mr. McCaughan responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190081-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190081-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT President Chavez delivered a lengthy inaugural address in which he talked about the future of Venezuela, relations with Latin American countries, his opposition to U.S. policies in the region, and political and economic goals. In his remarks he praised Christ and Castro, pledged to spread socialism, and called for an end to term limits on the presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196125-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196125-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Nicolas Maduro was sworn in as the new president of Venezuela in a ceremony in the National Assembly. In his speech following the ceremony, he paid tribute to his predecessor Hugo Chavez and called on opposition parties to unite under his presidency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312264-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312264-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT A portion of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's weekly television call-in program "Alo Presidente" was shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285493-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating from New York City by remote connection, Nikolas Kozloff talked about the reaction to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' speech at the United Nations and Venezuela's oil influence over the United States. He is the author of [Hugo Chavez: Oil, Politics, and The Challenge to the United States], published by Palgrave Macmillan. Mr. Kozloff responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194024-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194024-6 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT The guest talked about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's influence in Latin America. Topics included his influence in the recent release of Colombian hostages, and his current trip to Colombia. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200702-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200702-5 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Valenzuela talked about the current political and social situation in Venezuela, including the causes of the growing unrest and opposition to President Chavez. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174344-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174344-2 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez gave the opening address at a meeting of OPEC nations he hosted in Caracas. He talked about the history of Venezuelan oil production, as well as the state of the current oil market. President Chavez also commented on U-S economic policies. Courtsey of Venezuelan Television (State-Run). In Spanish with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192805-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192805-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Business and political leaders discussed the changes in government in Latin America and the economic challenges. Topics included government reform, the influence of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on the region, sustainable economic growth, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196398-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196398-4 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino briefed reporters on the President's speech on African American History Week. She also answered questions from members of the press on the conflict between Venezuela and Exxon, conflict between the Israeli and Palestinian governments over apartments that Israel plans to build in Palestinian territory, and the housing crisis. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204030-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204030-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197061-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Alvarez spoke about U.S.-Venezuela relations and answered questions from Mr. Blanchet and Mr. Hudson about several issues, including the impact of free trade agreements on South American countries, the appearances of hostility of the Bush administration toward the presidency of Hugo Chavez, President Chavez's attitudes toward the U.S., and the source of tensions between the Chavez and Bush administrations. Following the interview Mr. Blanchet and Mr. Hudson talked about his responses and U.S. foreign policy toward Venezuela. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189794-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Weisbrot talked about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Venezuela's economy. He discussed President Chavez's plans to nationalize utilities, including the biggest telephone company and all power companies as part of an effort to implement more socialist policies. The guest responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195714-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195714-4 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Simon Romero reported by phone on the upcoming referendum vote by Venezuelans on term limits for President Hugo Chavez. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284070-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284070-5 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez was the keynote speaker at a protest rally in Argentina, on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas. He spoke against the idea of a free trade area in Latin America. This is a portion of his two-hour speech. In Spanish with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189777-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189777-3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Phil Gunson talked by remote connection from Caracas, Venezuela, about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's decision to withhold the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV) in order to have a state sponsored network operate in its place. The decision prompted days of protests by Venezuelan nationals. Mr. Gunson responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198303-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198303-5 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Dana Perino talked about the continued interest between Israeli Prime Minister Olmert and Palestinian President Abbas's for peace. She talked about President Bush's assistance in Republican electoral campaigns. She emphasized President Bush's endorsement of Senator John McCain. Perino also made remarks on Venezuela, Admiral William Fallon, and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204304-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204304-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Sean McCormack briefed reporters on a number of issues, including the expulsions of the U.S. ambassadors to Venezuela and Bolivia, and the situation in Iraq and Afghanistan. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281091-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281091-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT The Deputy Foreign Minister of Venezuela spoke before the United Nations General Assembly. He criticized United States foreign policy and addressed the current global financial situation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281493-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/281493-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Shifter discussed the on-going situation in Venezuela and U.S.-Columbian relations in light of Columbian President Pastrana's visit to the U.S. that week. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169642-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169642-2 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ereli spoke to reporters about the appointment of Shayk Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al Saba as Amir of Kuwait, the release of Father Gerard Jean Juste from a prison in Haiti, and the "one China" policy regarding Taiwan. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics Mr. Ereli discussed were the nuclear program in Iran, democracy in Venezuela, and the election results in the Palestinian Parliamentary elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190971-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190971-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Under Secretary Nicholas Burns talked about the political and economic interests of the United States in Latin America. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200289-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/200289-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Shifter spoke about the Bush Administration concerns about Venezuela and its president Hugo Chavez. He discussed Pat Robertson and the Bush Administration's recent statements about Chavez and his connection to Cuba and its leader Fidel Castro. He also talked about the oil reserves in Venezuela and how tension between the two countries could affect U.S. oil demands. During the program, he responded to questions and comments from telephone callers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188542-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188542-5 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher answered questions from reporters on a number of topics including weapons inspections in Iraq, tensions with North Korea over weapons development, political turmoil in Venezuela, and drug trafficking in Colombia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174615-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT State Department spokesman Thomas Casey gave the State Department Daily Briefing. He talked about USAID efforts to alleviate instability in Kenya following a controversial election in December 2007. He also talked about international efforts to stabilize Kenya. Casey also talked about Columbian rebels, the role of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in stabilizing the region, Kosovo independence movements, violence in Pakistan, developments in US-Iranian relations, and the US support for Turkish movements against the Kurdistan Worker's Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203551-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203551-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Wood briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of topics including Iranian President Ahmadinejad's remarks at a United Nations conference on racism and President Obama's greeting Venezuelan President Chavez at the Summit of the Americas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285391-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Richard Lapper reported by telephone from Caracas, Venezuela, about the vote that day on revisions to the constitution in Venezuela. Ambassador Alvarez Herrera talked about the vote that day to amend the Venezuelan Constitution. If approved, it would allow for indefinite re-election of the president, more control over federal land and the central bank, and make changes to labor and social security laws. Ambassador Alvarez Herrera talked about why Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wants these changes, what it does for Venezuela, and what it means for the U.S. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202402-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202402-5 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT In his first talk to the people of Venezuela following a successful recall election, President Chavez participated in the first of a nationally broadcast program in which he answered questions from citizens. The program was to be the first in a series called "Hello President." Among the topics he addressed were improvements to the nation's infrastructure, the state of the economy, and issues of social justice. Translation into English was performed by voiceover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183204-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Participating by telephone, Mr. Egelko spoke about the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Judge Samuel Alito. He discussed a 1993 case, [Fatin v. Immigration and Naturalization Service], in which the nominee wrote the majority opinion. Judge Alito wrote that a female deportee is not entitled to asylum, withholding of deportation, or suspension of deportation based upon membership in a social group or based upon her political opinion under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, where her treatment as a woman in her native country does not subject her to persecution. The ruling was the first by a federal appeals court to hold that persecution based on gender could be grounds for asylum. Telephone lines are open for viewer comments on news of the day. Callers discussed Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' delivery of discounted oil to the poor in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190110-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190110-4 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Reeker spoke to reporters about a number of issues including an upcoming presidential trip to attend an economic conference and terrorist bombings in Bali, Indonesia. He also answered questions about efforts to reach a U.N. Security Council resolution on Iraq and unrest in Venezuela. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173428-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173428-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher answered questions from reporters about a number of issues including political violence in Haiti, the crisis in Venezuela, and the Middle East peace process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180620-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180620-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hakim discussed U.S. - Venezuala relations. This Sunday Venezuelans will vote to whether or not recall President Hugo Chavez. Mr. Hakim responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183066-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183066-4 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ereli briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the current relationship with Philippine government, Venezuela's decision to curb the flights of U.S. carriers, and the foreign policy towards Sudan and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191355-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ereli answered reporters' questions about Syrian troop withdrawal from Lebanon, Venezuela, European Union talks with Iran, the United Nations and Darfur, and other topics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186104-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ereli spoke with reporters about the upcoming referendum in Venezuela. The vote, scheduled for August 15, deals with the potential recall of Venezuelan President Chavez. Mr. Ereli also responded to questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183082-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183082-1 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT