March 9, 2005
Chávez expresses his concern about Bolivia's political situation

(El Universal) - "Venezuelan President, Hugo Chávez, expressed his concern about Bolivia 's political situation.

According to the Bolivarian News Agency, President Chávez called Bolivian President Carlos Mesa and expressed the support from the Venezuelan government and people.

He also said he hopes for the Bolivian President to finish his term and for the country to politically develop under democracy.

Finally, he said, although there is no intention to interfere with Bolivian affairs, 'we do not want destabilizing processes in any part of the world, little less in Latin America' (...)".