Hugo Chavez Prepares Venezuela For War?

President Hugo Chavez has "urged his armed forces to be prepared for possible war with Colombia." There is growing diplomatic friction and border tensions between Colombia and Venezuela. Sources say that normally, a declaration such as this by the president would not 'cause alarm', but diplomatic conditions are such that there is a genuine concern that violence will spark. Colombian president Alvaro Uribe said he would "seek help from the UN Security Council and also the Organization of American States". Chavez has already ordered 15,000 troops to the border, saying that he is combating paramilitary groups. He believes his tactics will prevent war from actually breaking out.

By: Grace Heimerl

Source: BBC