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Tensions grow as Chavez masses troops on border

President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela

Telling his people, "If you want peace, prepare for war," and accusing the US of secretly plotting to invade and seize Venezuela's oil reserves, Hugo Chavez announced that he intends to send 15,000 troops to his country's border with Colombia. Full Article at The Independent

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  1. * Chavez, Uribe governments increasingly at odds * Analysts see war unlikely but risks to trade and border CARACAS, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Venezuela stoked a diplomatic feud with Colombia on Monday by accusing its South American neighbor of "lies" and... Full Article at Reuters Alert Net

  2. President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered Venezuela's military to prepare for a possible armed conflict with Colombia, saying his country's soldiers should be ready if the United States attempts to provoke a war between the South American neighbors. Full Article at eTaiwan News

  3. 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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