Less than one month before his inauguration, President-elect Maurcio Funes is visiting Venezuela to discuss trade and social projects with Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez. After meeting with Funes on Tuesday, Chávez announced plans to set up a commission for future projects with El Salvador. Chávez also announced that he will attend Funes' inauguration on June 1, 2009 in San Salvador.Contrary to what ARENA predicted during the presidential campaign, the U.S. Government does not appear alarmed or concerned by Funes' visit with Chávez. US Deputy Assistant of the Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere, Craig Kelly, stated, "It is not up to the US to make comments on the diplomatic relations of El Salvador."
*Photo from Diario CoLatino.
- Sara Skinner, US Grassroots Coordinator
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