Brazil Wants US Out of Discussions on Venezuelan-Colombian Dispute

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Mercopress

Brazil Wants US Out of Discussions on Venezuelan-Colombian Dispute
2010 - July 2010
Written by Newsroom
Monday, 26 July 2010 04:13

Nestor Kirchner, Argentina's former president and UNASUR's (Union of South American Nations) will hold talks early August with the presidents of Venezuela and Colombia in an attempt to mediate an understanding between the two countries.

Following claims before OAS that Venezuela "tolerates" Colombian guerrillas in its territory, President Hugo Chavez cut off diplomatic relations with Bogota.

Kirchner with the support of UNASUR members and in permanent contact with Brazil's Lula da Silva and Ecuador's Rafael Correa is scheduled to meet President Chavez in Caracas August 5 and the following day with President Uribe and president-elect Juan Manuel Santos in Bogota.

Mr. Kirchner will also participate in the official swearing in ceremony of President Santos that will take place August 7. Santos is Uribe's former Defense minister.

Telam said Kirchner has been "in permanent contact with Brazil's Lula da Silva, Ecuador's Correa (formally UNASUR pro tempore president) and other regional leaders to coordinate actions that help find a quick solution to the serious situation between the neighboring countries".



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[SpiralHawk]

1. "Yankees go home." - South American Fanboys

[dipsydoodle]

7. I was fascinated

by that parking sign - well found. I was tempted to buy one but when you click on it on their website US$37.99 mysteriously becomes £38.60. They also want £23.70 shipping. Robbin' bastards.

[Demeter]

2. I'd Guess the Jig Is Up

The days of Kissinger and the BFEE are OVER!

[dipsydoodle]

3. As opposed to : The game is afoot

[Demeter]

4. I Sincerely Hope So!

[defendandprotect]

5. America's reputation is in the dumpster . . . in the muck ... imagine the state of our karma...!!

[bemildred]

6. Thank you pResident Bush for all your "Hard Work" in Latin America. nt

[COLGATE4]

8. I think it's wrong

to jump to the conclusion that this particular event (or events like it) per se demonstrate the 'decline' of the US in terms of relations with Latin America. The more likely explanation is that regional leaders, particularly DaSilva are eager to assert their weight and leadership. All in all a health thing to have happen.

[Judi Lynn]

9. Lula has been recognized as a very influential, "powerful" President for YEARS.

He meets monthly for discussions with Hugo Chavez, a tradition they've kept for a couple of years, at least.

[Bacchus39]

10. agreed. n/t

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[bemildred]

11. Them things are not contradictory, they could all be true?

Local leaders wanting to assert themselves is not incompatible with global hegemons with declining influence? But I do agree that it's "healthy".