Colombia Under Threat From Chávez

Hugo Chavez (Photo from Bloomberg)

From Macleans:

Venezuela may be supporting leftist guerrillas in Colombia.

When Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez turned up at a news conference in Caracas last week with anti-tank rocket launchers in tow, it was clear he meant to send a message to Colombia. Now, after weeks of escalation, Chávez says he’s bracing for all-out combat with his South American neighbour.

Relations between the two countries hit rock bottom in late July, when Colombian officials announced that weapons found in the hands of FARC—Colombia’s largest guerrilla army—came from Venezuela. The discovery could not have come at a worse time; tensions had already been mounting due to Colombian President Álvaro Uribe’s recently announced plans to house American troops at its military bases.

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My Comment: Hugo Chavez's ego has also put him in hot water with other countries and organizations. His flirtations with Hezbollah, friendship with Iran .... these are all stunts that bring nothing of value to Venezuela .... but he does it anyway.

But has he given money and weapons to FARC .... it appears that he has.