Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez yesterday ordered the country’s military to prepare for a possible armed conflict with Colombia, saying soldiers should be ready if the United States attempts to provoke a war between the South American neighbours.
Mr Chavez said Venezuela could end up going to war with Colombia as tensions between them rise, and he warned that if a conflict broke out “it could extend throughout the whole continent”.
Gosh, socialist strongman loses popularity, decides upon a war to boost support.
A real surprise that, isn’t it?
5 responses so far ↓
1 dearieme // Nov 9, 2009 at 10:06 am
Still, just one war. Toni started five.
2 Pogo // Nov 9, 2009 at 11:17 am
Just look how well it worked for General Galtieri…
3 john b // Nov 9, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Alternative one-line summary: “lefty regime in Latin America annoys the US, so they send troops to overthrow it. A real surprise that, isn’t it?”
(no idea whether mine or your is more accurate; but both are well supported by historical precedent…)
4 Ross // Nov 9, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I doubt Chavez would actually be stupid enough to start a war, Colombia has a much bigger population that Venezuela and isn’t run by a buffoon. Plus it is allied to the USA.
Chavez is probably just trying to help FARC and other narco terrorists by forcing Colombia to divert its resources.
5 David Gillies // Nov 9, 2009 at 8:01 pm
“Alternative one-line summary: “lefty regime in Latin America annoys the US, so they send troops to overthrow it.”
With the jug-eared nob-end currently occupying the White House? Fat chance.
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