U.S. imports of Venezuelan oil fell 11.7 percent during the first four months of the year compared to the same period in 2007, the U.S. government said Monday.

Saipem wins new onshore drilling contracts worth $1.1 bln

Venezuela not to attend Jeddah oil summit - sources

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Thursday threatened to stop selling oil to European countries if they apply a new ruling on illegal immigrants that is criticized in Latin America and by human rights groups.

Venezuelan govt officially takes over cement industry UPDATE

Chavez threatens to block Europe from oil over 'fascist' immigrant policy

Venezuela will not attend a meeting of oil consumers and producers this coming weekend and sees no need to up output, the country's oil minister said on Wednesday.

Venezuela names former head of oil co as new finance minister

Chavez: oil could hit US$200 a barrel

Venezuela's Chavez sees 2008 oil revenues at $75 billion

Venezuela's Chavez: Oil could hit $200 a barrel

Venezuela paper: Drug reporting led to VP's murder

Chavez jokes 'atomic' bike built with Iran's help

UPDATE 1-Venezuela to bid three blocks of Orinoco oil belt

Brazil's strong growth-- fueled by red-hot commodities exports and a strong domestic demand-- offers investors a growing range of options.