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2005-01-26 Caribbean-Latin America

Chavez's Imperial Dreams of "Greater Colombia"

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Posted by lex 2005-01-26 12:32:43 PM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Don't know this journalist, but his thesis is quite plausible. The Andean states are basket cases, ripe for subversion, and Chavez has the cash, the will and the loyal cadres to foment it.

Everyone likes to talk about a big new role for Brazil in world affairs. Here's that nation's chance to show some responsibility and wisdom by reining in the idiotarian caudillo to the north.

Posted by lex 2005-01-26 12:53:37 PM|| 2005-01-26 12:53:37 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 This thing will blow before Mt. Saint Helen's. US intervention by end of year, 2005.

Posted by Hillary Clinton 2005-01-26 7:09:23 PM|| 2005-01-26 7:09:23 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Brazil will be an ally of Chavez, not an enemy.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-01-26 7:19:11 PM|| 2005-01-26 7:19:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 I am glad to see the Administration and regular Americans are taken an interest on this very dangerous man. From the start of his presidency he has repeatly talked about reviving Simon Bolivar's dream: La Gran Colombia.

Posted by TMH 2005-01-26 7:23:01 PM|| 2005-01-26 7:23:01 PM|| Front Page Top

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