Developing rivalry, maybe...to be settled on the soccer field.
Arms Race 2007
Venezuela Spending on Arms Soars to World’s Top Ranks
"Venezuelan military and government officials here say the arms acquisitions, which include dozens of fighter jets and attack helicopters and 100,000 Kalashnikov assault rifles, are needed to circumvent a ban by the United States on sales of American weapons to the country. They also argue that Venezuela must strengthen its defenses to counter potential military aggression from the United States."
Complex Rivalry? US-Venezuela-Bolivia?Venezuela Rivals U.S. in Aid to Bolivia
"Since Mr. Morales became president little more than a year ago, Venezuela has quickly come to rival the United States as Bolivia’s main patron. It has provided assistance for the army, cattle ranches, soybean cultivation, microfinance projects, urban sanitation companies and the oil industry."
It is a good thing there has been so much tension lately because the United States will be playing the Copa America this summer. Its going to be held in Venezuela so that should be fun for America's players, I hear a cell phone battery to the head doesn't hurt that much.
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If every goverment leader is "reasonable" as Dr. Valeriano states, it will be interesting to see how the American players are received. If it were the other way around, the Venezuelian team coming to America, there would be security forces 24/7 to ensure their safety.
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