Leftist trio seals Americas pact

[DoYouEverWonder]

29 April 2006




The left-wing leaders of Bolivia, Cuba and Venezuela have signed a three-way trade agreement aimed at countering US influence in Latin America.

The pact was signed in Cuba by Bolivian President Evo Morales, Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, and their host Fidel Castro.

The initiative, the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas, was drawn up by Cuba and Venezuela.

Mr Morales, an ally of both Mr Castro and Mr Chavez, decided to join it after his election last December.

The initiative - known by its Spanish acronym Alba - is being promoted as a socialist alternative to the Washington-backed Free Trade Area of the Americas.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4959008.stm


I wonder if Condi will give Morales back the coca guitar that he gave now that he's buddies with Chavez and Castro?

[WorldlyMrB]

1. Another Axis of Evil to Invade!

I hear one of those tin pot latin America countries has oil too!!!

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