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Venezuela sends 15,000 troops to Colombia border

CARACAS, Venezuela -- Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's government is sending 15,000 soldiers to the border with Colombia, saying the military buildup is needed to increase security, combat drug trafficking and root out paramilitary groups. Full Article at China Post

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  1. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez speaks at Banco de Venezuela headquarters in Caracas December 4, 2009.
  2. Britain's Kevin Mitchell (R) lands a punch on Colombia's Bredis Prescott during their WBO Intercontinental Lightweight title fight in Newcastle, northern England December 5, 2009.
  3. THOUSAND OAKS, CA - DECEMBER 05: Camilo Villegas of Colombia hits from the bunker on the fourth hole during the third round of the Chevron World Challenge at Sherwood Country Club on December 5, 2009 in Thousand Oaks, California.

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