Venezuela President Chavez Seeks To Mend Ties With Spanish King

CARACAS (AFP)--President Hugo Chavez said Sunday he would like to hug King Juan Carlos when he visits Spain this week, as the two move beyond a spat last year when the monarch told the Venezuelan leader to "shut up."

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By sloopskipper on Jul 21, 2008, 06:37 in Off Topic.

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britabroad says on Jul 22, 2008, 12:06: Like he's probably hugging Putin at the moment after that $2bn arms treaty they signed today. Leave the big stick at home...carry a cannon! 0 funny, 0 helpful.

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