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Russian bombers land in Venezuela for joint military practice

By Website Introductions at 09/22/08 13:50

Chavez of Venezuela will just do naturally everything to antagonize the United States--even if it means having himself used.

Just this week, two Russian bombers arrived in Venezuela to commence the joint military practice between the two nations.

This is Russia's way of making faces in front of the US. But what does Venezuela have to gain from this? Personally, I cannot think of any.

News: The Americas - WSJ.com

U.S. - Venezuela Cold War: The Heat is On!

The diplomatic and economic war amongst the United States of America and Venezuela continues heating up as Venezuela cuts the flights for US Airlines.

The move was started by the US Transportation Security Administration as they warned its travelers that they can not guarantee the safety of flight form US to Venezuela because of Venezuela's refusal of assessment of security by US officials. Venezuela's response to US and a more comprehensive detail can be read here.

News: Jamaica Gleaner News - Cold war heats up - Venezuela cuts flights for US airlines - Friday | September 12, 2008

Why Iran and Venezuela Should Stop Crying Over Falling Oil Prices

If there are two countries in the OPEC that are very, very worried about price drops, that would be Iran and Venezuela, who continuously make noise when the price oil went back to below-$100 levels.

There is absolutely no reason for these two nations to cry when oil price is below $100. For one, the price of oil is bound to go up. There is a physical limit to producing oil, and we are already reaching that limit.

News: Iran, Venezuela must stop crying over falling oil prices

Venezuela rivals US in aid to Caribbean, Central America

When it comes to food and oil aid in the Caribbean and Central America, the United States is definitely not the lone leader. It happens to be rivaled by its old critic, Venezuela.

More figures and details about the Venezuelan efforts to get support from the region may be found here in this Reuters article.

News: Venezuela rivals U.S. in Central America and Caribbean | World | Reuters