Are Colombia and Venezuela on the verge of war?

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez says he will sing with Calle 13 during a free performance scheduled in the South American country. Residente of Calle 13 says: "It's not true. I don't perform for any president."

Venezuela has banned the TV show "Family Guy" for promoting the use of drugs. Last year, the Chávez administration attempted to ban "The Simpsons" and last week it announced rules that would force cable stations to air Chávez' frequent speeches.

Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador: "Hey America, what’s up with all those military bases you want to put in next door?"

A Venezuelan lawmaker has proposed a bill that would put journalists in jail for publishing "harmful" stories.

Venezuela has accused Colombia of "warmongering" after its neighbor agreed to let the U.S. military use three air bases. Earlier this week Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez threatened to cut off diplomatic relations with Colombia.

Venezuela has become a "safe haven" for Colombian drug dealers, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called the report "a new lie" by the U.S.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez continues to hint that he may shut down opposition TV network Globovision for good. (via Foreign Policy)

Venezuela has banned the sale of Coke Zero to "protect the health of Venezuelans." (via Foreign Policy)

Officials from Venezuelan television station Globovision says the station is being unfairly targeted by bitter rival Hugo Chávez. Globovision, the only remaining opposition TV network on the air in the South American country, was ordered to pay $2.3 million in back taxes.