Russian $1 Bil contract with Venezuela

[irvman21]

That's interesting, they way they make it sound here, Chavez is gaining popularity in most of Central and South America. I've haven't previously seen anything about his neighbors being particularly concerned with his actions. I can't imagine he would ever actually do something that would give us an excuse to act against him, though.

[vanwely]

Colombia and Venezuela almost came to arms when Colombia seized a FARC rebel in Venezuela. Chavez interfered in the Presidential race in Peru and had a nasty exchange with the President elect. He and Vincente Fox threw insults at each other and withdrew ambassadors. While all of LatinAmerica is turning toward the left, everyone (except Evo Morales) realizes Chavez is a payaso. Why does he need these arms?
We can only hope they don't land up in the arms of the FARC or ELN.

[boracay]

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Colombia and Venezuela almost came to arms when Colombia seized a FARC rebel in Venezuela. Chavez interfered in the Presidential race in Peru and had a nasty exchange with the President elect. He and Vincente Fox threw insults at each other and withdrew ambassadors. While all of LatinAmerica is turning toward the left, everyone (except Evo Morales) realizes Chavez is a payaso. Why does he need these arms?
We can only hope they don't land up in the arms of the FARC or ELN.

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is this a joke?

[Sniper]

Anti-US leaders Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad met in Teheran on Saturday, pledging mutual support to one another, state media reported.

Chavez' two-day visit came as Iran faces renewed international criticism for its nuclear program and for backing Hizbullah guerrillas, engaged in fighting with Israel since they kidnapped two Israeli soldiers and killed eight others on July 12.

Following talks, Chavez pledged that his country would "stay by Iran at any time and under any condition," state television reported.

Ahmedinejad said he saw in Chavez a kindred spirit. (AP)