Chavez Blames US for Venezuela's Rift With Mexico

[Thom Little]

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says the United States is the reason for the diplomatic rift between his country and Mexico.

Speaking to thousands of his supporters in Caracas Saturday, Mr. Chavez laid the blame for the conflict squarely on President Bush, whom the Venezuelan leader called "Mister Danger."

Mr. Chavez also told the crowd he hoped things "cool off" between Venezuela and Mexico, then he sang several tunes accompanied by a Mexican mariachi band.

Earlier, thousands of people marched in Caracas to show support for Mr. Chavez in his dispute with his Mexican President Vicente Fox. Mr. Chavez has accused Mr. Fox of being a "puppy" of the United States for his support of a U.S.-backed proposal for a hemispheric trade zone.



http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-11-20-voa21.cfm

[AmeriCat]

1. Of course he does.

Chavez is determined to stir the pot--he's trying to provoke something, or he's becoming more and more paranoid. Perhaps he's trying to distract his people at home from criticizing HIM for anything, but he's playing a very dangerous game.

[Generarth]

2. Why

is it a dangerous game?

[rucky]

3. Pat Robertson? Is that you?

:hi:

[maddezmom]

4. duplicate topic

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=1938455