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May
27
2011
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In Case You Missed It… Articles Roundup Week of 5/27/11

In this week’s roundup…The United States enforces economic sanctions on Venezuela’s state owned oil company, PDVSA, for violations to the restrictions imposed on trade with Iran, prompting a war of words between Caracas and Washington; and Venezuela to acquire space age reconnaissance technology with the help of China by 2012. U.S. to sanction Venezuela’s PDVSA on Iran trade: sources, Reuters The United States will sanction Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA on Tuesday for dealing with…

 
May
25
2011
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U.S. State Department Fires off Warning Shot to Venezuela: Imposes Sanctions on PDVSA

Yesterday, in a shot across the bow at the Venezuelan government the U.S. State Department sanctioned seven foreign companies that it deemed in direct violation of international agreements over Iran. Among those listed is Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA).  “By imposing these sanctions, we’re sending a clear message to companies around the world:  Those who continue to irresponsibly support Iran’s energy sector or help facilitate Iran’s efforts to evade U.S. sanctions…

 
May
20
2011
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In Case You Missed It… Articles Roundup Week of 5/20/11

In this week’s News Roundup…A German newspaper reports on the alleged construction of Iranian missile bases in Venezuela; suspected drug lord Walid Makled reveals deals with several Venezuelan government subsidiaries; and Mr. Chávez is forced to implement energy rationing measures in an attempt to combat rolling blackouts, while the opposition gains momentum. ‘Die Welt’: Iran Building Rocket Bases in Venezuela, Jerusalem Post German newspaper says Iranians paid cash to build mid-range missile launch pads on Paraguana Peninsula…