[Marxism] Bachelet says no pressure on her in Bush meet

["Fred Feldman" <ffeldman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bachelet's denial can mean one or two things -- there was no pressure or
she bowed to it.  Her government's vote on the Security Council issue
will be one indicator.  For sure, the latest government of Guatemalan
oligarchy has done nothing to earn election.

But event that vote (I suspect she will vote wrong but hope not) will
not be decisive.  Washington needs more, and will seek more from her.

Fred



Bachelet denies US pressure to oppose Venezuela

 <http://english.eluniversal.com/2006/06/08/en_pol_art_08A719557.shtml>
http://english.eluniversal.com/2006/06/08/en_pol_art_08A719557.shtml

Chilean President Michelle Bachellet met Thursday for the first time at
the White House with her US counterpart George W. Bush, and denied
having been under pressure to vote against Venezuela's nomination to the
United Nations (UN) Security Council.

As quoted by AFP, Bachelet and Bush discussed the threats to democracy
in the hemisphere and their respective energy policies. Both of these
issues involve Venezuela. However, according to the Chilean ruler, no
reference was made to the position for Latin America and the Caribbean
in the Security Council. Venezuela and Guatemala have voiced willingness
to occupy such position.

"There has been no pressure whatsoever on any topic. Just two presidents
dealing with issues in the common interest," the Chilean ruler said
following a meeting at the Oval Office and a luncheon with Bush.



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