Venezuelan flood victims can stay at presidential palace, says Hugo Chávez

[marmar]

from the Guardian UK:



Dozens of Venezuelans left homeless by torrential rain can remain at the presidential palace until the government finds them new homes, the country's president, Hugo Chávez, said today.

The news came as the death toll from flooding and mudslides reached 25.

Chávez also visited the hillside slum of Antimano, in western Caracas, where he called on people to leave their homes to avoid the potential risks posed by more heavy rains.

"They told me that you did not want to leave until Chávez came. Well, here I am," he told residents.

Authorities confirmed four more deaths in Caracas today, bringing the toll from flooding and mudslides to at least 25. About 5,000 people have lost their homes, prompting Chávez to urge those in high-risk areas to move to government shelters until the rains subside. ...............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/dec/02/venezuela-flood-victims-hugo-chavez

[Billy Burnett]

1. Castro and Chavez pull this shit purely for PR.

:+

Viva Castro and Chavez!