This weekend brought disconcerting news for those of us who follow Latin American issues. The President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, has agreed to allow Russia to engage in joint naval exercises in the Caribbean. It is no secret that Chavez has ties with Russia, Iran and China and we know that his intentions for the region do not coincide with promoting freedom and liberty. Yet, such a blatant move is sure to raise eyebrows in the policy world. Take a moment to read this brief summary of the developing situation in Latin America.
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