Mr. Chavez, Me thinks you protest to much!!!

juancegomez says on Jan 13, 2005, 17:33:

It's a bit more complicated than that... Because, even if we do take into consideration that possible background (which is still up in the air...there's evidence of some degree of support from some individuals but not of the Chavez gov't per se and in a widespread manner), the fact is that Mr. Granda was not captured in the best possible manner but rather in a relatively clumsy way which, understandably, angers many Venezuelans, whether they support the FARC or are simply nationalists (two non-exclusive attributes but not necessarily linked either).

Yes, Israel has nabbed Nazis and the U.S. has nabbed (among others) Mexican druglords in similar ways in the past, but all these actions will almost always create friction between nations and governments.

Still, if prior experience is taken into consideration, the Venezuelan protest shouldn't lead to war or to a total rupture between both countries, unless emotions run too high and the unexpected happens...all this is still developing as we speak so it's anyone's guess.

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Miguel says on Jan 14, 2005, 15:25:

Also... Cuba and Panama had a little rift not long ago over Panama supposedly harboring several Cubans who were plotting against Fidel, and a similar recall of ambassadors took place. You guys notice a late thread today (1.14) about this "just happening"?. Sort of stale news by now, and I could not figure out why neither the Colombian or Venezuelan press hardly covered it; the front page on EL TIEMPO on line last night was about the Sub 20 futbol tourney! And it is hardly breaking news that governments pay to catch bad guys, although this one didn't go too smoothly.

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