Chavez accused of meddling in neighbors’ elections
WASHINGTON — The United States has praised Latin American countries that accused Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez of meddling in their internal affairs — a sign, U.S. officials say, that his influence in the region is diminishing.
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U.S. tries to keep seat from Caracas
The United States is urging Latin American nations to deny Venezuela a seat on the U.N. Security Council when the region chooses a replacement for the rotating seat held by Argentina, whose term expires at the end of the year.
Reluctant to campaign openly against Venezuela, the Bush administration instead has been boosting the rival candidacy of Guatemala, a U.S. ally.