Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, greet sympathizers in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009. In his first visit to Latin America since his arrival in power 40 years ago, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi posed for pictures with tourists and shopped for souvenirs on Venezuela's Margarita Island after a weekend summit of South American and African leaders. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (L) and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, greet sympathizers in Porlamar, Margarita Island, in northwestern Venezuela, on September 28, 2009. In his first visit to Latin America since his arrival in power 40 years ago, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi posed for pictures with tourists and shopped for souvenirs on Venezuela's Margarita Island after a weekend summit of South American and African leaders.

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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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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. Hugo Chavez arrived in Spain to meet Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero and King Juan Carlos on his last stop of a nine-country tour.
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  1. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez seen during a ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the launching of Venezuela's 'Simon Bolivar' communications satellite, in Caracas, on October 29, 2009. Oscar-winning actor and political activist Sean Penn may film a movie in Venezuela, Chavez said.
  2. In this image released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, speaks with US actor Sean Penn during a meeting at Miraflores palace in Caracas, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Chavez said he met privately with Penn and that the Oscar-winning celebrity may film a movie in Venezuela. The woman at center is a translator.
  3. In this image released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, speaks with US actor Sean Penn during a meeting at Miraflores palace in Caracas, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Chavez said he met privately with Penn and that the Oscar-winning celebrity may film a movie in Venezuela.
  4. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, sings as Bolivia's President Evo Morales looks on during the closing ceremony of the VII ALBA Summit in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. During the two-day summit, hosted by Morales, Chavez offered to share use of his country's new satellite with ALBA's other members, which include Ecuador, Cuba and Nicaragua, officials said.
  5. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, sings as Bolivia's President Evo Morales looks on during the closing ceremony of the VII ALBA Summit in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. During the two-day summit, hosted by Morales, Chavez offered to share use of his country's new satellite with ALBA's other members, which include Ecuador, Cuba and Nicaragua, officials said.
  6. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, left, talks to Bolivia's President Evo Morales during the closing ceremony of the VII ALBA, Bolivarian Alternative of the Americas group, Summit in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. During the two-day summit, hosted by Morales, Chavez offered to share use of his country's new satellite with ALBA's other members, which include Ecuador, Cuba and Nicaragua, officials said.
  7. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (R) shakes hands with Ecuador's President Rafael Correa during a news conference in Caracas October 7, 2009. The leaders discussed the existing energy and oil bilateral agreements and are expected to sign new deals.
  8. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (C-R), and his Ecuadorean counterpart, Rafael Correa, (C-L) are seen amid reporters during a conference in Caracas on October 7, 2009. Correa, who is in Venezuela along with a delegation of ministers, met with Chavez to discuss the current energy and oil bilateral agreements between the two nations, and may sign new agreements, according to Ecuadorean sources.
  9. Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (R) walks on the red carpet upon his arrival at Chigi Palace to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (unseen) in Rome on November 16, 2009. Kadhafi is in Italy for the World Summit on Food Security organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at its headquarters in Rome. The summit brings together more than 60 heads of states and government.
  10. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (L) welcomes Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (C) upon the latter's arrival at Chigi Palace in Rome on November 16, 2009. Kadhafi is in Italy for the World Summit on Food Security organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at its headquarters in Rome. The summit brings together more than 60 heads of states and government.
  11. Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi inspects an honour guard upon his arrival at Chigi Palace to meet Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (unseen) in Rome on November 16, 2009. Kadhafi is in Italy for the World Summit on Food Security organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at its headquarters in Rome. The summit brings together more than 60 heads of states and government.
  12. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) shakes hands with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (2nd R) upon the latter's arrival at Chigi Palace in Rome on November 16, 2009. Kadhafi is in Italy for the World Summit on Food Security organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at its headquarters in Rome. The summit brings together more than 60 heads of states and government.
  13. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) shakes hands with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi upon the latter's arrival at Chigi Palace in Rome on November 16, 2009. Kadhafi is in Italy for the World Summit on Food Security organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at its headquarters in Rome. The summit brings together more than 60 heads of states and government.
  14. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) shakes hands with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi upon the latter's arrival at Chigi Palace in Rome on November 16, 2009. Kadhafi is in Italy for the World Summit on Food Security organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at its headquarters in Rome. The summit brings together more than 60 heads of states and government.
  15. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (R) shakes hands with Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi upon the latter's arrival at Chigi Palace in Rome on November 16, 2009. Kadhafi is in Italy for the World Summit on Food Security organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), at its headquarters in Rome. The summit brings together more than 60 heads of states and government.
  16. Unidentified officials and Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi (C) take a break during the opening session of a World Summit on Food Security organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on November 16, 2009 at its headquarters in Rome. Some 60 heads of state and government are attending the World Summit on Food Security, but leaders of the world's wealthiest countries are conspicuous by their absence.

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