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Guillermo Zuloaga, president of Venezuelan opposition-aligned ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:09:24 GMT

(AP) - Guillermo Zuloaga, president of Venezuelan opposition-aligned TV station Globovision, poses for a photograph at his office in Caracas, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Zuloaga, who has been accused by prosecutors of charges including usury after the seizure of 24 new vehicles at a home he owns earlier this year, said he is at risk of being arrested and that President Hugo Chavez wants him behind bars. (AP Photo/Leonardo Ram�rez).

Anti-Castro Cuban-Americans (right) attack two men in Miami's ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:42:52 GMT

(AFP/File) - Anti-Castro Cuban-Americans (right) attack two men in Miami's Little Havana who were seeking the trial of a man wanted in Venezuela on terrorism charges. Groups opposing Cuba's communist regime have dramatically shifted funding toward the US Democrats since the party took control of Congress in last year's elections, according to a study published on Monday.(AFP/File/Roberto Schmidt)

Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:30:10 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party (PSUV) Hugo Chavez talks to the media during a PSUV election in Caracas November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:29:04 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party (PSUV) Hugo Chavez waves during a PSUV election in Caracas November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:28:01 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party (PSUV) Hugo Chavez kisses a girl during a PSUV election in Caracas November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:26:53 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party (PSUV) Hugo Chavez plays with children during a PSUV election in Caracas November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ELECTIONS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:46:46 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party (PSUV) Hugo Chavez votes during a PSUV election in Caracas November 15, 2009. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ELECTIONS)

Venezuela's President and leader of United Socialist Party ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:45:39 GMT

A policeman inspects the dead body of a young man at the emergency ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:36:53 GMT

(Reuters) - A policeman inspects the dead body of a young man at the emergency room of a hospital near the slum of Petare in Caracas November 14, 2009. Violent crime consistently registers as Venezuelans' main concern in opinion polls. Gun laws are lax in the South American oil exporter, where the government estimates there are 6 million firearms circulating among the population of about 28 million. Venezuela's murder rate is about 8 times that of the United States. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA SOCIETY CRIME LAW)

A 5-year-old boy injured by a broken glass bottle during a fight ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:15:16 GMT

(Reuters) - A 5-year-old boy injured by a broken glass bottle during a fight is treated by doctors at the emergency room of a hospital near the Petare slum in Caracas November 14, 2009. Crime in Venezuela has risen under President Hugo Chavez, who has focused on poverty reduction to tackle violence in poor city neighborhoods. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA SOCIETY CRIME LAW)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez waves to supporters during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:37:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez waves to supporters during a protest rally in Caracas November 13, 2009. The protesters were against the installation of U.S. military bases in Colombia. REUTERS/Miraflores Palace/Handout

A supporter of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez holds a placard ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:11 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez holds a placard with a written insult during a protest rally in Caracas November 13, 2009. The protesters were against the installation of U.S. military bases in Colombia. REUTERS/Edwin Montilva (VENEZULA POLITICS CONFLICT)

A supporter of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez holds a poster ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:04:51 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez holds a poster which reads "Peace" during a protest rally in Caracas November 13, 2009. The protesters were against the installation of U.S. military bases in Colombia. REUTERS/Edwin Montilva (VENEZULA POLITICS CONFLICT)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez greets supporters during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:42:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez greets supporters during a protest rally in Caracas November 13, 2009. The protesters were against the installation of U.S. military bases in Colombia. REUTERS/Miraflores Palace/Handout (VENEZULA POLITICS) MILITARY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez attends ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:31:49 GMT

(Reuters) - A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez attends a protest rally in Caracas November 13, 2009. The protesters were against the installation of U.S. military bases in Colombia. REUTERS/Edwin Montilva (VENEZULA POLITICS)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (C) takes part in a protest ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:29:29 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez (C) takes part in a protest rally in Caracas November 13, 2009. The protesters were against the installation of U.S. military bases in Colombia. The banner reads, "Against Yankee bases." REUTERS/Edwin Montilva (VENEZULA POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez speaks to supporters in front ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:24:53 GMT

(AP) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez speaks to supporters in front of a sign that reads in Spanish 'Against the Yankee bases' and 'for peace and sovereignty' at a rally in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Chavez' supporters protested an agreement that allows the US to expand its military presence in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez speaks to his supporters during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:21:50 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez speaks to his supporters during a protest rally in Caracas November 13, 2009. The protesters were against the installation of U.S. military bases in Colombia. REUTERS/Miraflores Palace/Handout (VENEZULA POLITICS) MILITARY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hold a poster ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:07:27 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hold a poster which reads, "We do not want Colombia to become the Israel of Latin America", during a protest rally in Caracas November 13, 2009. The protesters were against the installation of U.S. military bases in Colombia. REUTERS/Edwin Montilva (VENEZULA POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez speaks to supporters in front ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:07:20 GMT

(AP) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez speaks to supporters in front of a sign that reads in Spanish 'For peace' at a protest in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Demonstrators protested an agreement that allows the US to expand its military presence in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

The governor of Tachira state Cesar Perez Vivas speaks during ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:34:14 GMT

(Reuters) - The governor of Tachira state Cesar Perez Vivas speaks during an interview with Reuters in San Cristobal November 12, 2009. Perez Vivas - one of five opposition governors in Venezuela's 23 states - urged Latin American neighbours like Brazil, Chile or Mexico to step in and mediate between President Hugo Chavez and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. Picture taken November 12, 2009. To match INTERVIEW story VENEZUELA-COLOMBIA/ REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS)

Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hold signs that ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:46:44 GMT

(AP) - Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hold signs that read in Spanish 'We do not want military bases' and images of former US presidents and current President Barack Obama at a protest in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Demonstrators protested an agreement that allows the US to expand its military presence in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez in a devil ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:33:16 GMT

(AP) - A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez in a devil costume protests in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Demonstrators protested an agreement that allows the US to expand its military presence in Colombia. The devil costume refers to Chavez' 2006 speech at the UN General Assembly where he called former President George W. Bush 'the devil.' (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hold posters ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:17:43 GMT

(AP) - Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez hold posters with the images of President Barack Obama, right, and former President George W. Bush that read in Spanish 'Imperialism with the mask of hope,' right, and 'Genocide' at a protest in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Demonstrators protested an agreement that allows the US to expand its military presence in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds a poster ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:12:11 GMT

(AP) - A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds a poster that reads in Spanish 'We don't want the empire's boot in Latin America' at a protest in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Demonstrators protested an agreement that allows the US to expand its military presence in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez wear T-shirts ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:50:49 GMT

(AP) - Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez wear T-shirts that read in Spanish 'Uribe paramilitary,' referring to Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe, at a protest in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Demonstrators protested an agreement that allows the US to expand its military presence in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds up a ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:18:54 GMT

(AP) - A supporter of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds up a poster with the image of President Barack Obama that reads in Spanish 'Imperialism with the mask of hope' at a protest in Caracas, Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Demonstrators protested an agreement that allows the US to expand its military presence in Colombia. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Venezuela's Interior and Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:20:43 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's Interior and Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami takes part in a public destruction of weapons in the western state of Lara, some 350km (220 miles) from Caracas, November 11, 2009. Battling with one of the world's highest murder rates, Venezuela on Wednesday crushed more than 30,000 guns seized from the streets during police raids this year. Picture taken November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Ministerio de Interior y Justicia/Handout (VENEZUELA SOCIETY POLITICS CRIME LAW) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

A Venezuelan soldier stands guard during the public destruction ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:10:47 GMT

(Reuters) - A Venezuelan soldier stands guard during the public destruction of weapons in the western state of Lara, about 350km (217 miles) from Caracas November 11, 2009. Battling one of the world's highest murder rates, Venezuela on Wednesday crushed more than 30,000 guns seized from the streets during police raids this year. Picture taken November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Ministerio de Interior y Justicia/Handout (VENEZUELA SOCIETY POLITICS CRIME LAW) IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Venezuelan soldiers stand guard during the public destruction ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:09:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuelan soldiers stand guard during the public destruction of weapons in the western state of Lara, about 350km (217 miles) from Caracas November 11, 2009. Battling one of the world's highest murder rates, Venezuela on Wednesday crushed more than 30,000 guns seized from the streets during police raids this year. Picture taken November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Ministerio de Interior y Justicia/Handout (VENEZUELA SOCIETY POLITICS CRIME LAW) IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Weapons are displayed during the public destruction of weapons ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:07:33 GMT

(Reuters) - Weapons are displayed during the public destruction of weapons in the western state of Lara, about 350km (217 miles) from Caracas November 11, 2009. Battling one of the world's highest murder rates, Venezuela on Wednesday crushed more than 30,000 guns seized from the streets during police raids this year. Picture taken November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Ministerio de Interior y Justicia/Handout (VENEZUELA SOCIETY POLITICS CRIME LAW IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Smugglers remove gasoline from a truck at the Colombian side, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:38:07 GMT

(Reuters) - Smugglers remove gasoline from a truck at the Colombian side, at the border between San Antonio and Cucuta, November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS CRIME LAW)

Gasoline smugglers fills containers with gasoline, in front ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:33:19 GMT

(Reuters) - Gasoline smugglers fills containers with gasoline, in front of a gas station that closed due to smuggling, at the Colombian side at the border between San Antonio and Cucuta November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS CRIME LAW)

A gasoline smuggler cycles with containers filled with gasoline ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:35 GMT

(Reuters) - A gasoline smuggler cycles with containers filled with gasoline at the Colombian side, at the border between Urena and Cucuta, November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS CRIME LAW)

A gasoline smuggler carries containers filled with gasoline ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:24:25 GMT

(Reuters) - A gasoline smuggler carries containers filled with gasoline as he cycles along the Santander international bridge connecting Cucuta with Urena November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS CRIME LAW)

Gas station owner Luis Abel Carrascal speaks over the phone ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:21:11 GMT

(Reuters) - Gas station owner Luis Abel Carrascal speaks over the phone as he stands in front a banner which reads "Closed, smuggling broke us," at the Colombian side, at the border between San Antonio and Cucuta November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS CRIME LAW)

A truck passes in front of a gas station that has a banner which ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:16:49 GMT

(Reuters) - A truck passes in front of a gas station that has a banner which reads "Closed, smuggling broke us," at the Colombian side, at the border between San Antonio and Cucuta November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS)

A gasoline smuggler fills containers with gasoline in front ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:12:17 GMT

(Reuters) - A gasoline smuggler fills containers with gasoline in front of a gas station that closed due to smuggling, at the Colombian side, at the border between San Antonio and Cucuta November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA ENERGY BUSINESS POLITICS)

People walk on the Simon Bolivar international bridge in San ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:01:18 GMT

(Reuters) - People walk on the Simon Bolivar international bridge in San Antonio, 880 km (547 miles) west of Caracas, November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS BUSINESS)

A gasoline smuggler cycles with a container filled with gasoline ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:57:52 GMT

(Reuters) - A gasoline smuggler cycles with a container filled with gasoline at the Colombian side, at the border between San Antonio and Cucuta, November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA BUSINESS CRIME LAW ENERGY POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Smugglers prepare to transport gasoline and merchandise from ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:51:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Smugglers prepare to transport gasoline and merchandise from the Venezuelan side to the Colombian side at the border between San Antonio and Cucuta November 12, 2009. Colombia brought what it called threats of war from neighboring Venezuela to the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday after Hugo Chavez, leader of the neighboring country, told his army to get ready to fight. Tensions have reduced bilateral trade, which amounted to more than $7 billion last year. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS ENERGY BUSINESS CRIME LAW)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez sings during a ceremony ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:36:39 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez sings during a ceremony with national sports teams taking part in the XVI Bolivarian Sports Games 2009, in Caracas November 11, 2009. REUTERS/Edwin Montilva (VENEZUELA POLITICS SPORT)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez attends his weekly broadcast ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:51:25 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez attends his weekly broadcast "Alo Presidente" in Portuguesa, about 350 km (217 miles) west of Caracas November 8, 2009. REUTERS/Miraflores Palace/Handout

Venezuela's Tachira State Gov. Cesar Perez gestures during a ...

(AP) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:17:45 GMT

(AP) - Venezuela's Tachira State Gov. Cesar Perez gestures during a news conference in Caracas, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Perez accused President Hugo Chavez of turning a blind eye to leftist Colombian rebels taking refuge in border areas of Venezuela.(AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Venezuela's Tachira State Gov. Cesar Perez, center, speaks with ...

(AP) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:52:24 GMT

(AP) - Venezuela's Tachira State Gov. Cesar Perez, center, speaks with reporters after a news conference in Caracas, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Perez accused President Hugo Chavez of turning a blind eye to leftist Colombian rebels taking refuge in border areas of Venezuela. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

A boy plays a war videogame at a games center in Caracas November ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:04:02 GMT

(Reuters) - A boy plays a war videogame at a games center in Caracas November 10, 2009. A bill to outlaw the sale of violent games in an attempt to fight rampant crime in the country was approved in August in the first reading by the National Assembly. To become law, the bill must pass a second vote in the National Assembly and be signed by Chavez. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A boy play a war videogame at a games center in Caracas November ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:15:10 GMT

(Reuters) - A boy play a war videogame at a games center in Caracas November 10, 2009. A bill to outlaw the sale of violent games in an attempt to fight rampant crime in the country was approved in August in the first reading by the National Assembly. To become law, the bill must pass a second vote in the National Assembly and be signed by Chavez. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA POLITICS SOCIETY)

Venezuelan soldiers in Puerto Cabello earlier this year. Colombia ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:16:28 GMT

(AFP/File) - Venezuelan soldiers in Puerto Cabello earlier this year. Colombia is to seek UN help after Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez instructed his military to ready "for war."(AFP/File/Juan Carlos Hernandez)

A suspect is frisked by a policeman patrolling the slum district ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:37:53 GMT

(Reuters) - A suspect is frisked by a policeman patrolling the slum district of Petare in Caracas November 8, 2009. The dozens of murders every weekend in Caracas are just the tip of a crime problem that polls show is Venezuelans' main daily concern. Rampant kidnappings, theft and violence make the capital and country one of the world's most dangerous. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins (VENEZUELA CRIME LAW SOCIETY)

A Venezuelan soldier at a checkpoint in San Antonio del Tachira ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:27:20 GMT

(AFP/File) - A Venezuelan soldier at a checkpoint in San Antonio del Tachira on the Colombia-Venezuela border. Colombia has said it will seek UN help after Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez instructed his military to ready "for war."(AFP/File/Rodrigo Arangua)