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Venezuela Allocates $35 Million for Infrastructure on Lake Valencia

30 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s National Assembly last week approved $35 million USD to address rising water levels in Lake Valencia.

Aqueduct Alliance Should Be "More in Tune With Local Communities"?

3 Aug 2012 - 10:21 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

united states, WASHINGTON DC — The Aqueduct Alliance, a partnership launched by US-based World Resources Institute (WRI) with GE, Goldman Sachs, Dow, Bloomberg and Talisman Energy was criticized this week for not being sufficien

Venezuela Oil Spill Ignites Culpability Dispute

19 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan national oil company Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) is trading recriminations with local people over an oil leak in the south of the Venezuelan department of Anzoategui.

Venezuela’s Hidrobolivar Aims for 100 Percent Drinking Water Coverage

11 May 2012 - 11:31 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — Hidrobolivar, the water provider in the Venezuelan state of Bolivar, has attempted to improve its tarnished image with bold statements about its achievements and plans for the future.

Water “Crisis” a Hot-Button Issue in Venezuelan Election

3 May 2012 - 15:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — The politicization of Venezuela’s water situation has stepped up prior to elections on October 7.

Venezuela's PDVSA Reports 69 percent Increase in Oil, Chemical Spills

26 Apr 2012 - 10:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — National oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) reported a 69 percent increase in the number of hydrocarbons and other chemical spills it was responsible for last year.

Venezuela’s Chavez Brands Reports of Water Pollution “Terrorism”

29 Mar 2012 - 10:20 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on March 20 urged the country’s general prosecutor, Luis Ortega Diaz, to investigate reports by opposition groups about water pollution in the wake of two recent

Government to Increase Water Flowing to Lake Valencia

29 Mar 2012 - 09:24 by Local Press Report

CARACAS (El Universal (Venezuela)) — Subsequent to years of intense warnings on the doubtful quality of drinking water in Carabobo state, an unexpected answer was received: the national government will increase the volume of water f

Venezuela Approves $316 Million USD Structural Solution Plan for Lake Valencia

14 Mar 2012 - 19:22 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — The Venezuelan government has approved a $316 million USD Structural Solution Plan for 2012-2015, which aims to address the critical condition of the country’s second-largest lake, Los Tacarigua, b

Venezuela Declares Water Emergency at Lake Valencia

8 Dec 2011 - 13:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has declared a state of hydrological emergency in the municipalities in Aragua, in the Lake Valencia region. 

Venezuelan Government Takes Action to Clean Aragua River

28 Nov 2011 - 13:08 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — The Venezuelan government issued a national decree ordering the expropriation of slaughterhouses operating near the Zuata and Taiguaiguay water reservoirs in the state of Aragua, as part of effor

Caracas to Invest $13.3 Billion USD to Achieve 100 Percent Water Supply Coverage

30 Jun 2011 - 10:56 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — The Venezuelan government will invest some $13.3 billion USD to supply water to communities in Great Caracas. 

Venezuela Announces New Investment in Infrastructure

24 Mar 2011 - 09:18 by Local Press Report

CARACAS (venezuelanalysis.com) — The Venezuelan government has announced $977 million USD in new public investments in housing and infrastructure to both help victims of recent floods and to stimulate the economy.

Venezuela Announces $110.2 Million USD in Irrigation Spending

3 Nov 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced $110.2 million USD in spending on irrigation and other infrastructure.

Funding is being provided by the Chinese government, according to national news

Chavez Wants Review of Water Used by Coca-Cola, Pepsi

16 Jun 2010 - 16:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on June 6 announced that he would review water use practices of international beverage companies Coca-Cola and Pepsi.

Venezuela to Punish Overuse of Water

24 Feb 2010 - 16:01 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez's administration last week announced plans to begin punishing overuse of water with higher rates

Water Levels at Dams Dropping

16 Dec 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report

CARACAS, Venezuela (eTaiwan News) — Water levels in Venezuela's main supply dams are still dropping, according to President Hugo Chavez. He warned that drought poses a serious threat to energy production.

Cuba Helps Venezuela With Cloud-Seeding

9 Dec 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report

CARACAS, Venezuela (RedOrbit) — Cuba has offered to help Venezuela with cloud-seeding, according to President Hugo Chavez. Chavez said, "We're bombarding clouds. We have some

Chavez Calls a Halt on Singing in the Shower

28 Oct 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report

CARACAS, Venezuela (The Globe and Mail) — President Hugo Chavez on October 21 urged Venezuelans to stop singing in the shower, and to reduce showers to three minutes, to conserve water. The country is having problems supplying water and

Venezuela Offers Support for Nicaraguan Irrigation Project

28 Oct 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report

NICARAGUA, MANAGUA (El Universal (Venezuela)) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez offered support to Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega for an irrigation megaproject, Ortega said.

He said Chavez had agreed to finance the first phase of

Chavez Says U.S. Aims to Control Colombia's Water

2 Sep 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report

Venezuela, MERIDIA (Venezuelanalysis .com) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez last week said the United States was increasing the number of troops at its bases in Colombia in order to control the region's natural resources, including the large

Chavez Unveils New Water Pump and Pipeline in Aragua State

10 Mar 2009 - 16:02 by Local Press Report

BUENOS AIRES, Venezuela (venezuelanalysis.com) — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the beginning operation of a new stateowned water pump and pipeline in Aragua state during the first week of the month.

Venezuela Dispatches Water Supplies to Gaza

20 Jan 2009 - 11:17 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez announced earlier this month that his country would dispatch humanitarian aid, including muchneeded water supplies, to the Palestinian people of Gaza.

Venezuela Dispatches Water Supplies to Gaza

19 Jan 2009 - 22:41 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez announced earlier this month that his country would dispatch humanitarian aid, including muchneeded water supplies, to the Palestinian people of Gaza.