Chavez condemns Libya strikes in diplomatic talks

[The Northerner]

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is telling top Latin American diplomats that NATO's airstrikes in Libya make no sense and are aimed at killing leader Moammar Gadhafi.

Chavez is denouncing the latest bombardment of Gadhafi's compound, saying - in his words: "How can that be supported?"

Chavez calls Gadhafi a friend and has been a staunch opponent of the military intervention by U.S. and European air forces. Heads of state allied to Chavez in Cuba, Nicaragua and Bolivia have taken similar stances.

The Venezuelan leader reiterated his opposition to the strikes in Libya during a meeting of Latin American and Caribbean foreign ministers on Tuesday. He says his government is continuing to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict.

Source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/apr/26/chavez-condemns-libya-strikes-in-diplomatic-talks/