The South American nation has been focusing on agricultural production and infrastructure development in order to ensure food sovereignty Food security, agro-industrial development and investment in infrastructure were some of the top themes addressed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez last Sunday during the 377th transmission of his weekly television program, Alo Presidente. T/ COI P/ … Continue reading
Ecoportal Enero 31 de 2012.- ¿Cuánto dinero es necesario para crear un huerto urbano capaz de producir especias y algo de verdura fresca? Loida y Hernâni, responsables del proyecto Timtimxtimtim, no sólo no han gastado nada, sino que la pequeña infraestructura que han instalado en su terraza ha sido íntegramente confeccionada “con basura de la … Continue reading
“We have met with ambassadors from different countries to analyze food data in Venezuela, which has led us to determine that we have the advantage of being one of the countries with the highest per capita food consumption,” said Venezuela’s Minister of Food, Carlos Osorio. During a televised interview, Osorio said that Venezuela consumes twice … Continue reading
Experience first-hand the change sweeping through Latin America in the areas of food sovereignty, indigenous resistance, climate justice, and human rights through a trip to Bolivia or Venezuela this summer. Delegation to Bolivia: Food Sovereignty, Indigenous Resistance, and Climate Justice (May 29-June 9, 2012) We will be celebrating indigenous resistance and exploring food sovereignty issues … Continue reading
La Paz, Nov 18 (Prensa Latina) More Investment for Water program will benefit 330 of the 337 Bolivian municipalities next year, according to Minister of Environment and Water, Mabel Monje. Monje said that they have already secured 70 million of the 100 million USD announced by President Evo Morales, which are intended to implement the … Continue reading
Bolivarian Circle Alberto Lovera invites you to A Journey Inside Venezuela’s Food Revolution US Debut of the Documentary ‘Growing Change’ by Australian filmmaker Simon Cunich Inspired by a delegation of the Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circle of NY! When: Friday, November 18, 2011 at 7 PM Where: 1199SEIU Martin Luther King Jr. Labor Center, 310 West … Continue reading
Impunity for Venezuela’s big landowners Hundreds of Chavez supporters have been assassinated by wealthy landowners for implementing new land policies. Joe Emersberger and Jeb Sprague Last Modified: 13 Nov 2011 16:31 Venezuela’s Land Law was enacted to reduce dependence on food imports, however, wealthy landowners believe they will lose profits if it is implemented – … Continue reading
24 de octubre de 2011.- De acuerdo al Proyecto de Ley de Presupuesto 2012, el Ejecutivo Nacional prevé destinar un total de 4.051 millones 607.533 bolívares, al Ministerio de Alimentación (Minal), lo que representa un 22,5% más que en 2011 cuando se otorgaron 3,1 millardos de bolívares. Estos recursos serán utilizados para apoyar a la … Continue reading
Arepera Venezuela número 95 abre sus puertas en La Candelaria Correo del Orinoco / CiudadCCS – http://www.aporrea.org 10/10/11 – http://www.aporrea.org/actualidad/n190423.html Credito: CiudadCCS 10/10/11.- El ministro del Poder Popular para la Alimentación, Carlos Osorio, realizó este lunes la inauguración de la Arepera Venezuela número 95 del país, en las cuales se ofrecen el referido producto alimenticio … Continue reading