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Chavez Orders Venezuela's Army to Prepare for War as Colombia Urges Calm

Nov. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez told his military and civil militias to prepare for a possible war with Colombia as tensions mount over an agreement giving U.S. troops access to Colombian military bases. Full Article at Bloomberg.com

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  1. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
  2. Alvaro Uribe
  3. United Nations

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Related Quotes

  1. Generals of the armed forces, the best way to avoid a war is to prepare for one
    Hugo Chávez – Hugo Chávez SOURCE: Bloomberg.com 2 weeks ago
  2. Let's not waste a day on our main aim: to prepare for war and to help the people prepare for war, because it is everyone's responsibility
    Hugo Chávez – Hugo Chávez SOURCE: Haveeru Daily Online 2 weeks ago
  3. Let’s not waste a day on our main aim: to prepare for war and to help the people prepare for war, because it is everyone’s responsibility
    Hugo Chávez – Hugo Chávez SOURCE: Beltway Blips 2 weeks ago
  4. Don't make a mistake, Mr. Obama, by ordering an attack against Venezuela by way of Colombia
    Hugo Chávez – Hugo Chávez SOURCE: Foreign Policy | Passport 2 weeks ago
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  1. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (R) presents Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) with a replica of the sword of national hero Simon Bolivar at Miraflores Palace in Caracas November 27, 2009.
  2. CARACAS, VENEZUELA - NOVEMBER 27 In this handout photo provided by the Palesinian Press Office (PPO), Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) arrives in the Venezuelan capital on November 27, 2009 in Caracas, Venezuela.
  3. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG - NOVEMBER 24: Alfredo Adrian of Venezuela plays a shot during practice for the Omega Mission Hills World Cup on the Olazabal course on November 24, 2009 in Shenzhen, China.
  4. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 14: Ivet Rojas of Venezuela competes in the balance beam event during the second day of the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2009 at O2 Arena on October 14, 2009 in London, England.
  5. Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez speaks to the 64th session of the United Nations General Debate September 24, 2009 at the United Nations in New York.
  6. President of Venezuela Hugo Chavez yawns as he listens to speeches during the 64th session of the United Nations General Debate September 23, 2009 at the United Nations in New York.
  7. MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 11: King Juan Carlos of Spain (R) receives Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (L) at Zarzuela Palace on September 11, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
  8. VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez attends the 'South Of The Border' premiere at the Sala Grande during the 66th Venice Film Festival on September 7, 2009 in Venice, Italy.
  9. BRIDGEPORT, WV - JUNE 26: Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela reacts after his tee shot on the second hole during the second round of the Nationwide Tour Players Cup at Pete Dye Golf Club on June 26, 2009 in Bridgeport, West Virginia.

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  1. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
  2. Alvaro Uribe Alvaro Uribe
  3. United Nations United Nations
  4. National Guard
  5. Barack Obama Barack Obama
  6. Organization of American States