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August 12, 2009 12:09 PM President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela has added golf courses to his list of "bourgeois" targets and government officials have begun the process of shutting down two of the country's courses, according to the New York Times.
July 17, 2009 4:05 AM 
World leaders from more than 100 countries wrapped up the 15th summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Thursday with a pledge to "continue our support to the fundamental right to self-determination."
Leaders at the two-day summit — billed as the largest gathering of nations outside the U.N. General Assembly — also underscored their commitment to ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory through a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict.
At a speech delivered before the Summit's end, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said the gathering affirmed the significance of the massive bloc of states — more than half in the world — as well as the "importance of the values and principles that they defend."
"The success of this Summit is not the end of the road. We must work together, hand in hand, to follow up on its decisions and outcomes," he added.
Non-Aligned Nations Vow to Keep Up "Self-Determination"
(AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
Leaders at the two-day summit — billed as the largest gathering of nations outside the U.N. General Assembly — also underscored their commitment to ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory through a peaceful solution to the Middle East conflict.
At a speech delivered before the Summit's end, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said the gathering affirmed the significance of the massive bloc of states — more than half in the world — as well as the "importance of the values and principles that they defend."
"The success of this Summit is not the end of the road. We must work together, hand in hand, to follow up on its decisions and outcomes," he added.
April 17, 2009 11:22 PM 
On March 23, 2009, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez described President Obama as "ignorant," saying that he needs some schooling on Latin America. What a difference a few weeks makes. At the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad today, Chavez and Obama shook hands but didn't come out fighting.
According to CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller, Mr. Obama walked across the room and introduced himself to Mr. Chavez. Photos made available by the Venezuelan government show the two presidents smiling, and Obama touching Chavez's shoulder during their brief encounter. The Venezuelan press office said that Chavez told Obama, "With this same hand I greeted Bush eight years ago. I want to be your friend." The White House isn't commenting on the encounter.
The AP reported that Chavez characterized the meeting as follows: "We shook each other's hands like gentlemen, and it was predictable this would happen."
The recent changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba, such as lifting curbs on travel and money transfers, is contributing to a thawing effect, but don’t expect Chavez’s trash-talking to abate as he goes about resetting relations with the U.S. He gets a lot of mileage in his region from his anti-American stance and accusation that the U.S. is out to steal Venezuela’s ample oil reserves.
A Friendly Gesture, But Not Exactly Friends
(Government of Venezuela)
On March 23, 2009, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez described President Obama as "ignorant," saying that he needs some schooling on Latin America. What a difference a few weeks makes. At the Summit of the Americas in Trinidad today, Chavez and Obama shook hands but didn't come out fighting.
According to CBS News White House correspondent Mark Knoller, Mr. Obama walked across the room and introduced himself to Mr. Chavez. Photos made available by the Venezuelan government show the two presidents smiling, and Obama touching Chavez's shoulder during their brief encounter. The Venezuelan press office said that Chavez told Obama, "With this same hand I greeted Bush eight years ago. I want to be your friend." The White House isn't commenting on the encounter.
The AP reported that Chavez characterized the meeting as follows: "We shook each other's hands like gentlemen, and it was predictable this would happen."
The recent changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba, such as lifting curbs on travel and money transfers, is contributing to a thawing effect, but don’t expect Chavez’s trash-talking to abate as he goes about resetting relations with the U.S. He gets a lot of mileage in his region from his anti-American stance and accusation that the U.S. is out to steal Venezuela’s ample oil reserves.
December 9, 2008 2:03 AM 
Russia has had quite enough of the U.S. and its allies beating a steady path toward its borders, and now, they've come calling in our direction. One of the Russian Navy's flagship is now docked in our neighborhood.
Russia Pushes Through The Back Door
(AP/Venezuelan Information Ministry)
December 9, 2008 2:03 AM Russia has had quite enough of the U.S. and its allies beating a steady path toward its borders, and now, they've come calling in our direction. A flagship Russian battleship is now docked in our neighborhood.
Russia Pushes Through The Back Door
(AP/Venezuelan Information Ministry)
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