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Quetzal

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Mon May-10-04 06:33 AM
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Venezuela Arrests Colombian Fighters

Edited on Mon May-10-04 06:35 AM by Quetzal

Venezuela Arrests Colombian Fighters

EL HATILLO, Venezuela (AP) - President Hugo Chavez charged Sunday that dozens of suspects arrested in raid Sunday are Colombian insurgents involved in a plot against his government.

Chavez said 53 Colombian right-wing paramilitary fighters were arrested in a raid on a farm earlier in the day, and another 24 recruits were caught after fleeing into the countryside.

In his weekly broadcast, Chavez said the suspects were training to strike at his government. He didn't elaborate but said the arrests were proof of a conspiracy that involved Venezuelan exiles as well as Colombians.

Chavez has frequently claimed that Venezuela's opposition, including a number of military officers who supported the April 2002 coup, have conspired to overthrow his government, with Washington's backing. The United States rejects the charges.

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ChavezSpeakstheTruth

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Mon May-10-04 06:38 AM
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1. Hmmm. now who funds the Columbian military?

Oh, wait the US denies involvement. They seem credible enough.

So those uppity Columbians - tsk tsk.

Man, when will this shit ever end?

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gottaB

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Mon May-10-04 06:43 AM
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2. yeah, it sure stinks n/t

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