Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Chavez makes surprise visit to Cuba

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez was greeted by a crowd chanting “Long live Cuba! Long live Fidel!” as he arrived in Havana this afternoon in a surprise visit to Cuba. Chavez met a few senior government officials (image), and Cuban television reported that Chavez will meet Fidel Castro and brother Raul later today.

Speaking of Fidel, his latest article in Granma criticized U.S. President George W. Bush’s weekend trip to Eastern Europe.

Sources- Monsters & Critics, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Granma

Image- Prensa Latina


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