This is why Chavez sent tanks to the border. He knew the gig was up when Colombia took out his buddy Reyes. He had to know they would find evidence of his financial ties to FARC, and if Colombia goes to the World Court, it is possible sanctions could be slapped on Venezuela. At the least, he will become even more of a pariah, and no amount of coca leaves will ease the pain of the bitch slap Colombia just gave Hugo.
bingo, his reaction was to try to anticipate any negative news, and cover it up with his own posturing/troop threats.