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2007-12-16 Caribbean-Latin America

Civil War? Four Bolivian regions declare autonomy from Evo's Gov't

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Posted by Frank G 2007-12-16 15:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 the country's four highest natural gas-producing regions declared autonomy from the central government.

Ooopsie, can we say "Fuel shortage"
(I knew you could.)

Posted by Redneck Jim 2007-12-16 16:43|| 2007-12-16 16:43|| Front Page Top

#2 News at Eleven: Brazil sends Condor Legion ?? Or...
News at Twelve: Brazil sends Peace Keeping Force (to occupy gas fields and pipelines that they paid hard cash to develop in Bolivia)?

Posted by Butch Omesh2231 2007-12-16 17:07|| 2007-12-16 17:07|| Front Page Top

#3 Would really twist Evo's and Hugo's shorts if the US recognized the new Republic of Santa Cruz.

Posted by Steve White">Steve White 2007-12-16 17:11|| 2007-12-16 17:11|| Front Page Top

#4 If they are pro-democracy and pro-free markets, I would say the US should help them, quietly. The last thing they or South America needs is the perception that the US is doing everything Chavez says it is. But if Chavez and the Bolivian government march on them, US aid would be invaluable.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-12-16 17:27|| 2007-12-16 17:27|| Front Page Top

#5 Evo having troubles with his Sun God? Huh

Posted by Phinater Thraviger 2007-12-16 17:32|| 2007-12-16 17:32|| Front Page Top

#6 Gateway Pundit: Bolivian Congressman Jose Brechner: "Violence Will Bring Thousands of Casualties"

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-12-16 18:36|| 2007-12-16 18:36|| Front Page Top

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