Gadhafi thanks Venezuela's Chavez for support

[The Northerner]

CARACAS, Venezuela—Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Monday that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi sent him a letter thanking his allies in Latin America for their staunch support.

Chavez read aloud portions of the letter on national television. He also said Venezuela would not recognize the governing body of Libya's rebels, and he urged Gadhafi to stand firm in his fight.

"I respect him a lot," Chavez said, referring to Gadhafi. "He's resisting there. Long live Libya!"

Reading from a translation of the letter, which was written in Arabic, Chavez said Gadhafi told him: "I highly value your noble positions in support of the Libyan people, as well as the leaders and revolutionaries of Latin America and the Caribbean. We hope to count on that support continuing."

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