AP: US report charges drug flow rising in Venezuela

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Jul 20th, 2009 | CARACAS, Venezuela -- A U.S. congressional report on drug trafficking in Venezuela charges that corruption within the government and military has led to a permissive environment that allows smuggling to flourish.

The report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, released Monday, details U.S. officials' concerns that Venezuela has extended a "lifeline" to Colombian rebels and other illegal armed groups that rely on drug sales for financing "by providing significant support and safe haven along the border."

The report says U.S. officials believe "a high level of corruption within the Venezuelan government, military, and other law enforcement and security forces contributes to the permissive environment."

U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, the Indiana Republican who requested the report, said in a statement that the findings heighten his concern that "Venezuela's failure to cooperate with the United States on drug interdiction is related to corruption in that country's government."

more: http://www.salon.com/wires/ap/world/2009/07/20/D99IF45G0_lt_venezuela_us_drugs/index.html

Gee! Hugo Chavez - he just like Manuel Noriega!!!!! :scared: He going to poison the US citizen with cocaine!!!!!:scared: