Latin American Crisis Ends
Posted on March 8, 2008 - Filed Under Chavez, conflict
Just two days ago, Latin America seemed headed towards a regional conflict and there was talk of war. Today, that talk has ended. Â
The presidents of Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador met yesterday and signed an accord to end the crisis. Following the incursion by Colombian troops into Ecuador to kill a rebel leader, Venezuela’s President […]
Chavez Prepared to Nationalize Colombian Companies
Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Chavez
Venezuela is looking to build on its strategic alliance with Ecuador in its latest imbroglio with Colombia. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, warned that a recent Columbian raid into Ecuador that killed two dozen rebels amounted to a “war crime.” He then called for more aggressive action against Colombia.
Venezuela and Colombia have annual trade worth $6 […]
Latin America on Brink of War?
Posted on March 4, 2008 - Filed Under Chavez, conflict
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Could war be imminent between Venezuela and Columbia? To same Latin American experts, today’s move by Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez seems to suggest that the possibility of war is now real.Â
According to the AP: “Venezuelan troops mobilized for the Colombian border on Tuesday after President Hugo Chavez ordered 10 battalionsto the frontier. Hundreds of Venezuelan […]
Chavez Move Creates a Stir and Thoughts of War
Posted on March 2, 2008 - Filed Under Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is sending a clear signal to Columbia. How Bogota responds, may determine if Venezuela and Columbia engage in a military confronation. Chavez ordered trops along the Columbian border and ordered the closure of Venezula’s embassy in Bogota.
According to CNN, “Chavez made the moves in reaction to an operation carried out at […]
Chavez Helps Free Hostages, US Sorta Admits
Posted on January 10, 2008 - Filed Under Bush
Here’s a situation that puts your foreign policy team in a pickle.
Former Colombian vice-presidential candidate Clara Rojas and ex-congresswoman Consuelo Gonzalez had been held hostage by Colombian rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known by their Spanish acronym FARC. The situation drew international headlines. Today they were freed. But […]