US Southern command watchful of political turbulence in Latam
Source: Mercopress
Wednesday, March 7th 2012- 02:59 UTC
US Southern command watchful of political turbulence in Latam
United States Air Force Commander, General Douglas Fraser, in charge of the US Southern Command, stated before Congress that the Department of Defence is “watchful for potential geopolitical turbulence that could impact US citizens,” and highlighted the uncertainties of Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez health and economic instability.
General Fraser mentioned before Congress that the current situation of certain countries in Latin America could also lead to an impact in military personnel in the region, referring to Venezuela, Cuba, Haiti and Bolivia.
Regarding Venezuela, he insisted that the uncertainties about Chávez health “continued economic instability and escalating levels of violence are placing increasing demands on the Venezuelan government.”
Fraser also showed his concern over the intention of Iran to approach the relationship between nations aligned with the Bolivarian Alliance for the People of our Americas (ALBA), Venezuela among them, and assured that it has succeeded “in establishing modest economic, cultural, and security ties” with most of them.
Read more: http://en.mercopress.com/2012/03/07/us-southern-command-watchful-of-political-turbulence-in-latam
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