Maradona Says He’s a Soldier for Venezuela Against Imperialists

[Judi Lynn]

Maradona Says He’s a Soldier for Venezuela Against Imperialists
By Daniel Cancel Feb 24, 2014 1:51 PM CT

Argentine soccer icon Diego Maradona said he’s willing to a be a soldier for Venezuela in its battle against “imperialist” attacks.

Protests over rampant crime, repression and President Nicolas Maduro’s economic policies have led to the death of at least 10 people in Venezuela this month. Maradona, who was friends with former President Hugo Chavez, said he signed a contract to be a commentator for the World Cup for Venezuela’s state-run television network, Telesur.

“We’re seeing all the lies from the imperialists, and I’m willing to be a soldier for Venezuela for whatever is needed of me,” Maradona said in a video posted on Telesur’s website. “Chavez would have wanted this.”

Maradona, who has received medical treatment in Cuba for substance abuse and counts Fidel Castro as a close friend, accompanied Chavez in 2005 in Mar del Plata, Argentina to protest former U.S. President George W. Bush’s plans for a free-trade agreement in the Americas.

More:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-24/maradona-says-he-s-a-soldier-for-venezuela-against-imperialists.html

[springchick]

1. I guess I owe you an apology.

You were right about outside interference in Venezuela's internal affairs.

[msongs]

2. his governing record: food shortages, higher crime, and repression. nt

[ChangoLoa]

3. That tax evader who shoots at journalists when he's high on cocaine?

Definitely an opinion changer!