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[Spanish Defense Minister] Bono makes a secret trip to Venezuela.
Cadena Cope [Spanish radio station] ^ | 1/26/05 | Staff of La Cope

Posted on 01/26/2005 11:00:05 AM PST by livius

COPE [Spanish radio station] has learned that it has been confirmed that José Bono, [Spanish] Minister of Defense, is in Venezuela. Bono is thought to have arrived in Caracas around ten p.m. last night, Venezuelan time. Various sources consulted by this station claim that the minister’s trip is in response to the express request made by Ambassador Raúl Morado to the Spanish Prime Minister, Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, for the signing of a contract with the Venezuelan government for the construction of military vessels [by Spain for the VZ navy]. The Prime Minister himself was going to sign the agreement during a stop on his trip to Latin America, but it was not possible because he is meeting with President Uribe of Colombia, which is involved in a territorial dispute with Venezuela. After Chavez’ controversial visit to Spain two months ago, the PP [Conservative opposition party] believes that the secret visit of Bono is unacceptable. The PP’s spokesman for foreign affairs, Gonzalo de Arístegui, has assured his party that he will ask Bono to testify before the defense committee of Congress to explain the trip.


TOPICS: Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: chavez; geopolitics; latinamerica; spain; venezuela; zapatero
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My unauthorized translation of this little tidbit. As I said yesterday, this involves a deal for one large naval vessel and 20 modern patrol boats.
1 posted on 01/26/2005 11:00:05 AM PST by livius
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To: marron; Shermy; Kitten Festival; Tailgunner Joe; alekboyd

Ping to some Friends of Hugo. Not.


2 posted on 01/26/2005 11:05:42 AM PST by livius
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To: livius

Well now that the Commies have taken over Spain for the second time, it only makes sense that they should deal with the Commies who took over Venezuela.


3 posted on 01/26/2005 11:07:53 AM PST by GOP_1900AD (Stomping on "PC," destroying the Left, and smoking out faux "conservatives" - Take Back The GOP!)
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To: livius

Maybe he went looking for better weather...

http://www.abc.es/abc/pg050126/actualidad/sociedad/sociedad/200501/26/trafico.asp


4 posted on 01/26/2005 11:28:45 AM PST by marron
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To: livius

Great scoop! Very creepy! Zapatero says one thing and does another. I hope it's broadcast far and wide to all Spaniards that their pukey little prime minister is in bed with terrorist states. Be sure Barcepundit knows.


5 posted on 01/26/2005 2:30:39 PM PST by Kitten Festival (The Thug of Caracas has got to go.)
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To: livius

We need a coup or two and quick. Chavez and Zapatero are a nightmare combination. I suppose I can only pray for the total destablisation for the government of Zapaterorista.


6 posted on 01/26/2005 3:28:48 PM PST by Siobhan (BANSHEE ALERT)
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To: Siobhan

"We need a coup or two and quick"

Yet another person who supports duly elected governments only when they fit within their own personal agenda.


7 posted on 01/26/2005 3:31:04 PM PST by Clorinox
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To: Clorinox

Yet another que no puede comprender lo que esta cocinando en Venezuela.


8 posted on 01/26/2005 4:04:17 PM PST by Siobhan (Our Lady of Betania, pray for us.)
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To: Siobhan

If you know so much about Venezuela why don't you tell me why the citizens have not voted him out of office on multiple occasions. (If you claim electoral fraud please cite some evidence)


9 posted on 01/26/2005 4:07:08 PM PST by Clorinox
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To: Siobhan

Also please explain why a Spanish coup at this point in history should be desired/implemented.


10 posted on 01/26/2005 4:08:12 PM PST by Clorinox
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To: Clorinox

Oh please. Go play checkers with Jimmy Carter.


11 posted on 01/26/2005 4:08:29 PM PST by Siobhan (BANSHEE ALERT: DEFCON 5)
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To: Clorinox

I tried arguing this once before but gave up.

All your facts will be communist propaganda and all theirs the gospel truth.


12 posted on 01/26/2005 4:10:15 PM PST by kingsurfer
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To: kingsurfer

"I tried arguing this once before but gave up.

All your facts will be communist propaganda and all theirs the gospel truth."



And vice versa, thats why the rule of law and elections take place in the first place. Those with the largest support amongst the public will create law. Those of you who call for coups every time someone wins you don't like are completely anti-american.


13 posted on 01/26/2005 4:12:59 PM PST by Clorinox
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To: Clorinox

If you want him gone, organize in Venezuela and since you say you already have the support of the majority of the populace it shouldnt be hard to win. If he rigs the election organize like the Ukranians did and shut down the country until the proper winner is put in place.


14 posted on 01/26/2005 4:15:33 PM PST by Clorinox
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To: Clorinox

Incroyable...


15 posted on 01/26/2005 4:23:53 PM PST by Siobhan (BANSHEE ALERT: DEFCON 5)
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To: Siobhan

Democracy not coups are the backbone of this country and those who support coups as legitimate means of leadership only show their true anti-american beliefs.


16 posted on 01/26/2005 4:28:47 PM PST by Clorinox
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To: livius
In a similar vein:

Energy co-op between Venezuela, China - 12/26/2004
Visiting Venezuelan President Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias said in Beijing Friday that Venezuela and China will have a bright future for their energy cooperation as the two countries enjoy sound political relations and China's economy is developing rapidly.[/snip]

Buying crude from Venezuela tacks on a great shipping cost vs. purchasing it from Russia, the ME or east africa.

17 posted on 01/26/2005 4:34:42 PM PST by jriemer (We are a Republic not a Democracy)
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To: Siobhan

Zapaterrorista! Great name!

Yes, Zapatero and Kerry share the same fondness for left-wing terrorist states. As for destabliization, I think ZP is busy doing that himself. It would not surprise me, if he keeps on as he is doing, if there is some unrest in Spain in the not too distant future.


18 posted on 01/26/2005 6:37:24 PM PST by livius
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To: Kitten Festival

Yes, I'll pass it on. There are a couple of good papers in Spain that keep an eye on what ZP is doing (ABC, La Razón, and even the wild and unpredictable EL Mundo).


19 posted on 01/26/2005 6:38:38 PM PST by livius
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To: jriemer; Shermy; marron

I hope you saw the very good comments on Chavez and oil from Shermy and marron yesterday. If not, ping me and I'll try to find the thread.


20 posted on 01/26/2005 6:39:56 PM PST by livius
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