Venezuela siezes U.S. diplomatic baggage

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It strikes me as a bit baffling that the US is supplying ejector rockets to the Venezuelan airforce - possibly someone is indulging in a bit of private enterprize.
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I suspect that the US is trying to build friendly relationships with people in the Venezuelan military. Something that may be useful at a later date.

[QUOTE=mks57]
I suspect that the US is trying to build friendly relationships with people in the Venezuelan military. Something that may be useful at a later date.
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Yes, and that might be what eattled Chavez’s cage - good point

Criminals usually don’t hold press conferences announcing their intention to start disregarding the law.