President Chavez labels Colombia a terrorist state and sends troops to the border. My argument was that pre-emptive wars started by the US, will only encourage other nations to use this tactic in order to solve their diplomatic problems.
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Chavez orders troops to Colombian border
Venezuelan leader also warns dispute could lead to war
BREAKING NEWS
updated 8 minutes ago
CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez on Sunday ordered 10 battalions of troops to the border with Colombia after Colombia's military killed a top rebel leader.
Chavez told his defense minister: "move 10 battalions for me to the border with Colombia, immediately." He also ordered the Venezuelan Embassy in Colombia closed and said all embassy personnel would be withdrawn......................Full MSNBC Article