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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 […]

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Two Powerful Leaders, Two Different Election Results

Posted on December 3, 2007 - Filed Under Elections

Two oil rich countries held elections this weekend. Both parties in power were expecting big wins.
Vladimir Putin had all the mechanisms of government and power on his side in Russia’s election. And he won big. Not a surprise there.
But…
Hugo Chavez had all the mechanisms of government and power on his side […]

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