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  • Chavez turns to Cubans for help with energy crisis

    02/03/2010 9:55:00 PM PST · by NormsRevenge · 14 replies · 507+ views
    AP on Yahoo ^ | 2/3/10 | Christopher Toothaker - AP
    CARACAS, Venezuela – President Hugo Chavez has turned to his friends in Cuba for help in tackling Venezuela's energy crisis, drawing criticism for seeking advice from the communist-led island that has struggled with its own electricity woes. Chavez gave few details on Wednesday about what is expected of Cuba, but insisted that "it's valuable experience that's serving us well." He said that he spoke for hours Tuesday with Cuban Vice President Ramiro Valdes after his arrival in Venezuela to lead the consulting team. The decision to seek help from Cuba bewildered Venezuelans coping with the nation's power shortage. "It's laughable...