And so begins the EGO contest of Latin American Leaders. In my opinion regional unity will only take place when the leaders of the region can all look like heroes. This ain’t the group to do it! Chavez’ playbook seems to be showing a strong military alliance as an ‘Objective’. Something about governments being run solely by armed legislators seems a spectacular warning of ‘Intention’. The brotherhood seems to be falling apart, not because the region could not benefit greatly from a unified market and central bank. But, because those who hold control are more concerned with their EGOs then with the future of Latinos. Todavia el sueño una ilusion!
France has urged Colombia to reconsider its decision to end the efforts of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to negotiate with the Farc rebel group.
President Nicolas Sarkozy said Mr Chavez was still the best person to broker an exchange of 45 of the Farc’s hostages for 500 imprisoned guerrillas.
The hostages include Ingrid Betancourt, a French-Colombian kidnapped in 2002.
Earlier, Colombia’s president said Mr Chavez had broken an agreement not to speak to the country’s army leaders.
The Venezuelan leader had only days ago been given until 31 December to mediate the release of the hostages.
Correspondents say Colombian President Alvaro Uribe had grown frustrated by Mr Chavez and his apparent disregard for following the proper diplomatic channels on the issue since he was invited to mediate in August.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk
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