U.S. Warns of Possible Venezuela Threats

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-3634702,00.html

Saturday January 17, 2004 5:01 AM


CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - The U.S. State Department warned Friday of a potential threat to American interests in Caracas, urging U.S. citizens here to take precautions.

``The U.S. Embassy has received information of a possible threat against U.S. interests in Caracas sometime between Sunday, January 18, and Tuesday morning,'' said the advisory on a U.S. State Department Web site. ``U.S. citizens are advised to maintain security awareness.''

The embassy warning also said that ``the risk of encountering explosive devices in Venezuela, particularly in Caracas, appears to be on the increase. These appear to be related with recent political unrest.''

Officials at the U.S. Embassy could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Are chimp cohorts using a smokescreen to bring democracy and freedom to Venezuela? They wouldn't want the oil all to themselves, would they?