Nov 5th 2010 , by Edward Ellis – Correo del Orinoco International Celebrating the high quality of Venezuelan cacao and its great potential as an export crop for the country, President Hugo Chavez inaugurated a new chocolate factory in the state of Miranda last Sunday during his weekly television broadcast, “Alo, Presidente”. Chavez referred to … Continue reading
Oct 27th 2010 , by Juan Reardon Mérida, October 27th, 2010 (Venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced on Monday the nationalization of U.S.-based glassmaker Owens-Illinois affiliates, placing 60% of Venezuela’s glass bottle industry under government ownership. Owens Illinois Inc. is the world’s largest glass container manufacturer, employing 22,000 people worldwide and operating facilities in … Continue reading