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Relations between Colombia and Venezuela tense after Colombia failed to condemn coup attempt *** BOGOTA, Colombia - The United States isn't the only government facing tough questions about its seemingly pleased response when it appeared Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had been ousted from office last week. Neighboring Colombia also has some explaining to do. Relations between the two countries, already rocky over allegations that the left-leaning Chavez is supporting Colombian rebels, may be difficult to mend.***
41 posted on 04/17/2002 5:06:02 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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AP***Also Tuesday, the State Department authorized the voluntary departure from Venezuela of all embassy personnel in non-emergency positions and family members of U.S. government personnel. It also reiterated a warning to Americans against travel to Venezuela, citing the deterioration and continuing volatility of Venezuela's political and security situation.***
42 posted on 04/17/2002 7:14:42 AM PDT by Cincinatus' Wife
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