South America is a bit of a sensitive area as far as politics is concerned, too.

Leftist administrations such as Chavez's have a tendancy to aide groups(s) interested in attacking the governments that aren't leftist, such as Columbia's government.

FARC is not supported from within Columbia but from outside. Assistance has come from Venesuala, and that might be a reason for the U.S. g'mnt to lend a hand in Chavez's toppling, you s'pect?

Judging by America's history in South American politics, I wouldnt be suprised at all. I'll bet they bring in another psycho murderer.

XAOS

I watched a program about U.S. Navy SEALS that were covertly active in the hunt for Pablo Escobar, the drug king on Colombia.