Lula da Silva relishes in Caracas approval of Venezuela’s Mercosur entry bid

Friday, October 30th 2009 - 07:27 UTC

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Brazil's Senate foreign relations committee approved on Thursday in a divided vote Venezuela's request to join Mercosur despite concerns over President Hugo Chavez's authoritarian style of government. The vote comes when President Lula da Silva flies to Caracas to sign huge contracts for Brazilian corporations. Read full article

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Bubba
Nothing like rewarded a despot for a few dollars... Chavez does not have long anyway as even his staunchest supporters are starting to question why after 10 years nothing has really changed.. a few more schools, a few more hospitals, and lots of cold showers now the lights wont stay on..
Oct 30th, 2009 - 07:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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welkin
welcome venezuela!!!
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Nicholas
As an American, Brazil is my favorite nation in the south, specially when it comes to investments. Good job Brazil, trading (and fiscal discipline at home) and keep the surplusses higher is the answer to grow, grow and grow. Finally this country is taking control of it's power.
Nov 02nd, 2009 - 02:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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