A really bad joke – that leaves a bad flavor in your mouth. Rafael Correa now has accepted that he sent Larrea (his Minister) to meet with the FARC. This statement came after many government officials came out complaining about the immoral lies told by Colombian officials. The reason behind this selfless action was, according to the government, to retrieve Ingrid.
Seems that words are easy for Correa. One day he calls the Colombians lairs and immoral, the next day Correa actually accepts that they were correct in their claims. Now, Correa is going around in an international campaign to look for support.
One thing that Correa seems to have completely overseen is that his pal Chavez is losing popular support in Venezuela and that this little tour could be costing him the presidency. Not even Chavez “has dared” break commercial relationships with Colombia – that is simply a no-no. Chavez has ordered to break business relations with Colombia. Let’s see how long that lasts.
Also, Correa, with all his might, seems to have forgotten that Colombia is at least 7 times bigger than Ecuador and has the military support of the US, which just happens to be in full support of fighting terrorists.
— In a fun turn of evens, 800 year old Fidel Castro, came out stating that Ecuador was bombarded with missiles shot from Cuba from the US. I don’t have evidence otherwise, but this seems hard to believe. If that’s the case, the US should start using that technology in Afghanistan already.
— Colombia is not totally innocent either. The Colombian General’s brother, happens to be a top narco.
Gee – this seems to be about diverting from the really bad things that are happening behind close doors at all levels of government in these three countries.
Follow the link to wikipedia to follow the “acontecimientos” of the 2008 Diplomatic Crisis in South America. Wikipedia has great coverage day by day.
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Which is some inspiring stuff. In no way realized that viewpoints may very well be this different.