Reply #67: Well, according to Brazilian media Chavez is being more of a burden

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than good influence in this crises. And there is praise for the way Lula's government has been handling this situation (with logic and without the theatrics). If Chavez had any say in all of this, the reaction of other countries would probably be much worse and the tone of the OAS resolution would be much harsher. but I think you have a perception that Chavez is this great powerful leader that other South American countries follow suit. Just because Ecuador and Bolivia are aligned with Caracas, it doesn't mean the other are aligned as well.