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Venezuela vs. Colombia

Chavez threatens Colombia break:

Hugo Chavez said on Tuesday that there was "no possibility" of repairing relations with the government of Alvaro Uribe, his Colombian counterpart, due to the move, which he says could allow the US to target Venezuela. Ref. Source 1

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Chavez insults Colombian minister

Venezuela's president calls Colombia's defence minister "mentally retarded" for criticising the country's anti-drug efforts. Ref. Source 3

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Venezuela ups border security after 10 slayings:

Ten men who belonged to the same soccer team were slain execution-style nearly two weeks after being abducted in a crime that Venezuela said Sunday could be the work of warring factions in neighboring Colombia. Ref. Source 6

Colombia Venezuela

Caracas joins border slayings row

Venezuela says the 11 men found dead on its soil last week were Colombian paramilitaries undergoing training. Ref. Source 2

Colombia Venezuela

Chavez tells troops to ready for war with Colombia:

President Hugo Chavez ordered Venezuela's military on Sunday to prepare for a possible armed conflict with Colombia, saying the country's soldiers should be ready if the United States attempts to provoke a war between the South American neighbors. Ref. Source 5

Venezuela vs Colombia

Colombia beefs up border forces

Colombia says it is building a new military base on its border with Venezuela as relations between the two states deteriorate. Ref. Source 9

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Business fears as Chavez to break relations with Colombia

Chavez spoke of an "eventual" break of relations. "This is going to happen, we will be preparing for it because this Colombian bourgeoisie hates us," he declared during a meeting at Miraflores where he bid farewell to the departing Cuban ambassador. Ref. Source 4

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Venezuela recalls Colombia envoy:

Venezuela has recalled its ambassador to Colombia, after Colombian officials accused Venezuela of hosting rebels on its territory. Ref. Source 1