President Hugo Chávez says his government has reached a deal allowing it to take full control of Cemex SAB's local plants.
Western anti-terrorism officials are increasingly concerned that Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based Shiite Muslim militia that Washington has labeled a terrorist group, is using Venezuela as a base for operations.
Lawmakers loyal to President Hugo Chavez want to allow the nationalization of fuel distribution, the government's latest move to bring Venezuela's economy under increased state control.
A leading rancher accused President Hugo Chávez on Monday of turning a blind eye to Colombian rebels who have found safe haven across the border inside Venezuela.
