Nuclear energy in Venezuela

Nuclear energy in Venezuela

In 2010 Venezuela announced plans to build a nuclear power station, with support from Russia.[1]

After the 2011 Fukushima nuclear incident, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced a halt to plans on building a NPP. [1]

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