Chavez to Caribbean- join me in the fight against U.S. imperialism

"Down with U.S. imperialism! Long live the people of this world. We must join together and we will be free," extolled Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez during his tour of the Caribbean over the weekend (image). As part of his calls for greater Caribbean cooperation with Venezuela, Chavez traveled to Dominica to open an oil refinery for Venezuelan petroleum. (Ironically, local environmentalists are upset with Venezuelan involvement with the oil facility in Dominica inasmuch as Chavez’ recent rhetoric has favored promoting environmental causes).

Speaking of Venezuelan oil, figures released on Friday showed that Venezuelan oil exported to the U.S. has hit its lowest point since 1994.

Links- International Herald Tribune, ABCmoney.co.uk, Jamaica Gleaner, Radio Jamaica, The Latin Americanist, NDTV.com

Image- CBS News