August 29, 2005
Venezuela would renew cooperation with US in fighting drug traffic

(Reuters) - "Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez said his government would renew cooperation with Washington in the fight against drug trafficking in an effort to improve ties (...)

Addressing reporters after meeting with U.S. activist Rev. Jesse Jackson, Chávez said his government wanted to ease tensions between his government and the administration of President Bush.

'Despite of the differences and the tense relations..., we are willing to continue working with the government of Mr. Bush in the fight against drugs,' Chávez said with Jackson sitting by his side.

'We have no intention of damaging relations any further on the contrary we want to improve them in politics and in economics' (...)".