Reply #83: US calls on help to contain Venezuela’s “destabilizing role” [View All]

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US calls on help to contain Venezuela’s “destabilizing role”


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The United States government asked Venezuela's neighbouring countries to take into account the "destabilizing role" the Caracas government is playing in the region.

Replying to a question about Venezuelan arms purchases, State Department spokesman Richard Boucher said Washington had "called attention to Venezuela's destabilizing role in the region”.

”In the various reports and events ... whether it's buying arms ...or some of the people who have been taking refugee (there) ...we’ve seen that Venezuela ... is playing a destabilizing role".

President Bush administration openly objects to Venezuela's plans to purchase assault rifles and military helicopters from Russia as well as to the deal announced this week involving Spanish naval patrol vessels and transport aircraft.

Mr. Boucher also reiterated U.S. criticism of the Chavez administration domestic “populist” policies.

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