Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Venezuela leader announces peace prize named for Hugo Chavez
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela’s socialist president is establishing a peace prize in honour of the late Hugo Chavez and says his pick for the initial award would be Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
President Nicolas Maduro named the prize the Hugo Chavez Award for Peace and the Sovereignty of the People. He announced Friday during the televised unveiling of a statue of Chavez, who founded Venezuela’s socialist administration.
Maduro said the prize will go annually “to global and national personalities who have excelled in the struggle for peace.” He then said his candidate for the first award is Putin, who has been an ally of Venezuela.
The announcement came hours after Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos was named as this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Maduro did not mention that development.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
