Venezuela, potência nuclear?

Novas aventuras do "presidente" venezuelano (meus destaques):

Though already having the Western Hemisphere's largest proven conventional oil reserves, Chavez recently announced plans for developing a nuclear energy source. In citing the need for nuclear energy, Chavez snubbed the nuclear technologies of France, Japan and the United States, as he declared that he would seek Iran's help in developing nuclear technology. His support for the rogue nation of Iran should come as little surprise for Chavez oft cites Castro's vision as that which Latin America must duplicate.

The economic, civil, political and human rights violations by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez are widely noted and, sadly, worsening. The Venezuelan revolution is a disaster. Any other conclusion is delusional. For those not alive for the Cuban revolution, the Venezuelan revolution is Cuba all over again.

(The Ithaca Journal, via Cafe Hayek)

Chavez, ao contrário de Castro, tem acesso a recursos suficientes para levar a loucura comunista mais adiante.