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Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez celebrate ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:55:22 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez celebrate the expropriation of one of the Cemex company plants in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela August 19, 2008. Venezuela seized foreign-owned cement plants on Tuesday, a show of strength as President Chavez moves forward with a plan to make South America's top oil exporter a socialist society. REUTERS/Susana Gonzalez (VENEZUELA)

Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez celebrate ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:32:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez celebrate with a Cemex worker (C) after the takeover of one of Cemex's plants in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela August 19, 2008. Venezuela seized foreign-owned cement plants on Tuesday, a show of strength as President Chavez moves forward with a plan to make South America's top oil exporter a socialist society. REUTERS/Susana Gonzalez (VENEZUELA)

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez stand behind the gates during ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:41:50 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of President Hugo Chavez stand behind the gates during a takeover of one of Cemex's plants in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela early August 19, 2008. (Susana Gonzalez/Reuters)

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez wave a flag during the takeover ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:33:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of President Hugo Chavez wave a flag during the takeover of one of Cemex's plants in Puerto La Cruz, early August 19, 2008. Venezuela seized foreign-owned cement plants on Tuesday, a show of strength as President Chavez moves forward with a plan to make South America's top oil exporter a socialist society. Sign on right says " Prohibited Entry " REUTERS/Susana Gonzalez (VENEZUELA)

Supporters of President Hugo Chavez walk with banners during ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:26:22 GMT

(Reuters) - Supporters of President Hugo Chavez walk with banners during the takeover of one of Cemex's plants in Puerto La Cruz, early August 19, 2008. Venezuela seized foreign-owned cement plants on Tuesday, a show of strength as President Chavez moves forward with a plan to make South America's top oil exporter a socialist society. Banner says " FAJA: SYNONYM OF REVOLUTION" REUTERS/Susana Gonzalez (VENEZUELA)

In this photo released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's ...

(AP) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:15:15 GMT

(AP) - In this photo released by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, behind the wheel, drives a tractor during his visit to a farm in Guricao state in Venezuela, Monday, Aug. 18, 2008. Venezuela's government said Monday it was poised to seize a cement company owned by Mexico's Cemex SAB after failing to reach a deal on terms for its nationalization. (AP Photo/Miraflores Press Office/Alfonso Ocando)

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits a stone grinding plant ...

(AFP/Prensa Miraflores/File) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:50:24 GMT

(AFP/Prensa Miraflores/File) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez visits a stone grinding plant in Falcon state, Venezuela in June. Chavez announced Monday that Venezuela was nationalizing the local unit of Mexican cement giant Cemex, after negotiations to give Caracas a majority shareholding failed.(AFP/Prensa Miraflores/File/Marcelo Garcia)

The Mexican cement company Cemex's Mara plant, seen in April ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:50:24 GMT

(AFP/File) - The Mexican cement company Cemex's Mara plant, seen in April in Maracaibo, Venezuela. President Hugo Chavez announced Monday that Venezuela was nationalizing the local unit of Mexican cement giant Cemex, after negotiations to give Caracas a majority shareholding failed.(AFP/File/Wilmer Reina)

Side view of the Mexican cement company Cemex's Mara plant ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:50:24 GMT

(AFP/File) - Side view of the Mexican cement company Cemex's Mara plant in Maracaibo, Venezuela, seen in April. President Hugo Chavez announced Monday that Venezuela was nationalizing the local unit of Mexican cement giant Cemex, after negotiations to give Caracas a majority shareholding failed.(AFP/File/Wilmer Reina)

Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez (R), gestures at Manuel Rios ...

(AFP/HO/File) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:35:02 GMT

(AFP/HO/File) - Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez (R), gestures at Manuel Rios air base in Guarico, southeast of Caracas, on August 17, 2008. The White House said Monday that Chavez's invitation to host a Russian fleet was "curious" and accused him of neglecting his people's problems.(AFP/HO/File)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gestures during a visit to ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:31:34 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gestures during a visit to a telecommunications satellite station located at Captain Manuel Rios Aerial Base in Guárico state, Venezuela August 17, 2008. (Miraflores/Handout/Reuters)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez points during a visit ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:09:18 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez points during a visit to a telecommunications satellite station located at Captain Manuel Rios Aerial Base in Gu�rico state, Venezuela August 17, 2008. Chavez announced that Venezuela's first satellite in China will be launched in November 2008. Standing on left is China's ambassador to Venezuela Zhang Tuo. REUTERS/Miraflores/Handout (VENEZUELA)

New Mexico governor answers questions during a visit to Venezuela ...

(AFP/File) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:52:02 GMT

(AFP/File) - New Mexico governor answers questions during a visit to Venezuela in April 2008. Richardson could be named as Barack Obama's running mate for the US presidential elections in November. US political junkies will be casting nervous glances at their mobile phones this week, with Obama promising to name his running mate by text message and email.(AFP/File/Juan Barreto)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (R) talks to his Venezuelan ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:09:35 GMT

(Reuters) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (R) talks to his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez as they attend Children's Day celebrations at the Mburuvicha Roga presidential residence in Asuncion August 16, 2008. Oil-producing Venezuela promised to provide fuel-deficient Paraguay with all the oil it needs, Chavez said on Saturday. Chavez, who has used his country's oil wealth to spread his influence in Latin America, was visiting San Pedro in the poorest area of Paraguay to sign agreements with president Lugo, who took office on Friday. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (PARAGUAY)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo stands with a group of ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:10:03 GMT

(Reuters) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo stands with a group of children during Children's Day at the Mburuvicha Roga presidential residence in Asuncion August 16, 2008. Oil-producing Venezuela promised to provide fuel-deficient Paraguay with all the oil it needs, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Saturday. Chavez, who has used his country's oil wealth to spread his influence in Latin America, was visiting San Pedro in the poorest area of Paraguay to sign agreements with President Lugo, who took office on Friday. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (PARAGUAY)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo stands with a group of ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:58:35 GMT

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (R) sits next to his ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:44:50 GMT

(Reuters) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (R) sits next to his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chavez as they celebrate Children's Day at the Mburuvicha Roga presidential residence in Asuncion August 16, 2008. Oil-producing Venezuela promised to provide fuel-deficient Paraguay with all the oil it needs, Chavez said on Saturday. Chavez, who has used his country's oil wealth to spread his influence in Latin America, was visiting San Pedro in the poorest area of Paraguay to sign agreements with Lugo, who took office on Friday. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian (PARAGUAY)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, reacts as Venezuela's ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:43:06 GMT

(AP) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, reacts as Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez drinks mate, a traditional herbal tea, during a rally in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Lugo is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo receives a gift from Venezuela's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:52:01 GMT

(Reuters) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo receives a gift from Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez in the city of San Pedro, 340 km (211 miles) north of Asuncion, August 16, 2008. (Ivan Alvarado/Reuters)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, second from left, and Venezuela's ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:17:30 GMT

(AP) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, second from left, and Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez attend a mass in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Lugo is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, wearing sandals, attends ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:53:21 GMT

(AP) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, wearing sandals, attends a rally in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Lugo wears sandals and his trademark white mandarin-collared shirt to set himself apart from the suit-wearing politicians. Lugo is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office, accompanied by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, unseen.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo gestures during a rally ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:47:11 GMT

(AP) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo gestures during a rally in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Lugo is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office, accompanied by Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, unseen.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gestures during a rally in ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:45:51 GMT

(AP) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gestures during a rally in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, unseen, is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office, accompanied by President Chavez. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, receives a replica ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:45:01 GMT

(AP) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, receives a replica of Venezuelan independence hero Simon Bolivar's sword from Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez during a rally in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Lugo is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez sits with children at ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:37:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez sits with children at the local square in San Pedro 340 km (211 miles) north of Asuncion August 16, 2008. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (PARAGUAY)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gestures during a rally in ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:30:12 GMT

(AP) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez gestures during a rally in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug.16, 2008. Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, unseen, is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office, accompanied by President Chavez. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez embraces a child during ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:29:03 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez embraces a child during a mass in San Pedro, 340 km (211 miles) north of Asuncion, August 16, 2008. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (PARAGUAY)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, talks to Venezuela's ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:20:48 GMT

(AP) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, talks to Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez during a rally in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Lugo is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo jokes with Venezuela's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:18:57 GMT

(Reuters) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo jokes with Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez as he drinks "mate", a typical Paraguayan drink, at the city of San Pedro, 340 km (211 miles) north of Asuncion, August 16, 2008. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (PARAGUAY)

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds the key of the city ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:18:23 GMT

(Reuters) - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds the key of the city at San Pedro, 340 km (211 miles) north of Asuncion, August 16, 2008. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (PARAGUAY)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, reacts as Venezuela's ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:13:08 GMT

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (L) and Venezuela's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:12:47 GMT

(Reuters) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (L) and Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez attend a mass in San Pedro August 16, 2008. REUTERS/Miraflores/Handout (PARAGUAY). FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, and Venezuela's President ...

(AP) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:10:12 GMT

(AP) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo, left, and Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez attend a rally in San Pedro, Paraguay, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008. Lugo is visiting the nation's poorest province on his first full day in office.(AP Photo/Jorge Saenz)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (L) and Venezuela's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:33:52 GMT

(Reuters) - Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (L) and Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez pray during a mass at a local church in San Pedro 340 km (211 miles) from Asuncion August 16, 2008. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (PARAGUAY)

Paraguay's President Fernando Lugo (L) and Venezuela's ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:31:44 GMT