The Chávez trap

Figures such as the late Venezuelan leader tempt us into making Cold War-style judgements that lack subtlety and often miss the point.

Figures such as the late Venezuelan leader tempt us into making Cold War-style judgements that lack subtlety and often miss the point.

Wikileaks cables show how his relationship with Chávez left Sócrates concerned both at relations with Washington and the well-being of the Portuguese community in Venezuela.
Ongoing terrorism investigations suggest some extraordinary links between three very different terror groups. Recent allegations related to these connections have put the government of Prime Minister Zapatero in an uncomfortable spot as it tries to protect Spain’s investments in Venezuela.