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Venezuela announces hard-currency auction

Venezuela's central bank says that on Friday it will begin selling dollars at auction for only the second time since Hugo Chavez died in March. 1373576776

Venezuela confirms Snowden asylum request

Venezuela's president says that his country has received an asylum request from NSA leaker Edward Snowden.
Venezuela detects embezzlement from Chinese fund

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Venezuela's foreign minister says his country has not yet been in contact with NSA leaker Edward Snowden, despite its offer of asylum.
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Venezuela detains ex-governor in corruption case

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro says a former governor from his ruling party has been detained on allegations of corruption.