Chavez Warns of War With Colombia
Why? He claims Colombia is the puppet of the US and as such, is being used to divide South American countries. That however doesn't answer why - in Colombia, rebels (FARC) battling the government of Colombia for eons and in so doing has killed thousands of innocent civilians and government officials, often taking refuge in Venezuela after committing atrocities. Well, Colombia struck at the rebels in Venezuela. Of course this is a violation of sovereignty BUT Chavez protects them and in fact supports FARC. Calling Chavez on the phone and asking for help would result in being hung up on. There was no alternative for Colombia.
Now Chavez ups the ante. Oil prices will go up and he will make tons. Want a conspiracy - he is in cahoots with the oil companies to keep the prices high!
Lunatic. The people of Venezuela deserve a leader who is not a complete whack job. Please people in Venezuela, please send Chavez to another place and save everyone a lot of headaches.
You do not need a war with Colombia and Ecuador.