Problems are increasing between Venezuela and Columbia. The Venezuelan president, Hugo Chavez is upset at the threat of a military attack from Columbia. Columbia is convinced that Venezuela harbors terrorists from the group FARC and has attempted to negotiate with Venezuela on the issue. Chavez has broken all negotiation ties with Columbia and now is urging the US to interfere. He says that Venezuela will no longer sell oil to the US if Colombia takes military action. Chavez stated, "The Yankee empire has no limit to its manipulation." which is ironic considering his own use of manipulation in the past and his threat of manipulation in the press if war happens. He also said of this action, "That would be a response of dignity and high caliber." I'd like to know why he thinks he can use words like "dignity" and "high caliber." As seen from past actions, the man seems to have no dignity. Venezuela is apparently the fifth largest supplier of crude oil to the US. The opinions stated here were formed after reading the article found on the following website. They may not be the opinions expressed in the article itself. http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/07/25/venezuela.chavez.us/index.html?npt=NP1
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