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Chavez steps up Colombia war talk

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has urged his armed forces to be prepared for possible war with Colombia amid growing diplomatic and border tensions. He said the best way to avoid war was to prepare for it. Full Article at Beltway Blips

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