Published Date:
07 November 2009
PRESIDENT Hugo Chavez's Venezuelan government is sending 15,000 soldiers to the border with Colombia, claiming the force will increase security, combat drug-trafficking and root out paramilitary groups.
Shootings involving troops and gunmen have heightened tension between the countries.
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Last Updated:
06 November 2009 10:36 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
