Chavez open to a Russian base in Venezuela

[Bacchus39]

http://www.elespectador.com/noticias/elmundo/articulo-chavez-dejo-abierta-posibilidad-instalar-una-base-militar-rusa-venezuela

Por: AP
El presidente venezolano Hugo Chávez dijo que la cooperación militar con Rusia continúa y dio a entender que esa nación debería de abrir una base en su país, dijeron agencias noticiosas rusas el miércoles.

Chavez said that military cooperation with Russia will continue and made it understood that Russia should open a base in Venezuela

En una conferencia de prensa, de acuerdo con la agencia noticiosa Interfax, Chávez dijo que su nación se encuentra en medio de un proceso de reforma de los equipos de su ejército y comprando cazas Su30 y partes para un sistema integrado de defensa aérea.

in a press conference, according to the news agency Interfax, Chavez said Venezuela is in process of reforming military equipment and air defense.

El mandatario indicó también que recibiría con agrado la presencia militar rusa en su país.

Chavez indicated he would welcome a Russian military presence in Venezuela

[Judi Lynn]

1. Venezuela denies report of Russian base 1 hour, 37 minutes ago

Venezuela denies report of Russian base 1 hour, 37 minutes ago

CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuela's government denied on Wednesday that President Hugo Chavez invited Russia to open a military base in his country, disputing a report by Russia's Interfax saying that Russian troops were welcome in the South American nation.

"This is totally false," Venezuela's government said in a statement following the release of the Interfax report. "At no moment did the head of state make such an offer."

Chavez said that military cooperation with Russia is proceeding "at full speed" as his government considers new purchases Russian fighter jets — Su30s — and parts for an integrated anti-aircraft system.

Chavez arrived in Russia on Tuesday to negotiate a number of deals involving weapons purchases, oil exploration and the creation of a joint financial institution.

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