Chavez Warns Colombia Against Conflict
CARACAS, Venezuela, Feb 3--
President Hugo Chavez said Venezuela's military is on alert for possible threats from Colombia, warning the neighboring government not to try to stir up an armed conflict.
Chavez said he believes Colombia's government is capable of doing Washington's bidding in trying to generate a conflict.
"We're on alert. The Bolivarian Armed Force (of Venezuela) is on alert,'' Chavez said in a televised speech Saturday night. "Because we don't know how far it could go.''
"We don't want to hurt anybody, but no one should make a mistake with us,'' Chavez said.
He did not elaborate but warned that if Colombia attempts any "aggression'' against Venezuela with US backing, "they will regret it for 100 years.''
Chavez's comments largely echoed his accusations a week earlier, when he accused the US and Colombia of plotting a "military aggression." Chavez has repeatedly accused Washington of plotting to oust or kill him, claims US officials deny.
Chavez issued his warning Saturday in a wide-ranging speech marking the ninth anniversary of his inauguration as president.
He also reviewed his government's accomplishments in poverty-reduction efforts and areas from education to health care.
He said Venezuela should enforce broadcast rules with a "hard hand,'' and warned -- as the country confronts sporadic shortages of some basic foods -- that any companies hoarding food would be seized by the government.
Are we witnessing an another war in the world for Oil!
I think Iran power made Zionism to look for another source for Oil like Venezuela!
Make a conflict then they tell you we need to send troops supported by THE UN to protect things, same as what they did in Iraq!
To protect Oil and set destruction and Chaos for people!
Russia will back one side and the US the other, in sheep land, but in reality it'll be some bankers backing both sides.
In a war you fight your enemies allies too. What an excuse to hit Iran eh?
Seriously... this is going to get messy...