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Chavez: Iran sanctions have hurt joint auto venture in Venezuela

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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Saturday that international sanctions on Iran are impeding some of his country’s business deals with Tehran.

The U.S. and European governments have imposed sanctions seeking to pressure Iran over its nuclear program. Chavez said the sanctions have affected a jointly run auto assembly factory in Venezuela.

“We’ve had some problems due to the blockade on Iran, now that we have an Iranian-Venezuelan factory,” Chavez said. “It’s a problem to bring the parts… even for us to pay the due amount in dollars” to an Iranian company.

He said production at the factory has declined due to a lack of parts.

Chavez has close ties with Iran and has defended its nuclear energy program. While the U.S. and its allies accuse Iran of using the program to develop nuclear weapons, Chavez has joined Iran in saying there is no proof.

The Venezuelan leader has deepened trade with Iran, enlisting Iranian companies to help build public housing in the country and also launching joint ventures including a tractor factory and dairy plants.

Last year, the U.S. government imposed sanctions on Venezuela’s state oil company, Petroleos de Venezuela SA, saying it had delivered at least two cargoes of refined oil products worth about $50 million.

Those sanctions, however, have had little impact. The sanctions bar the Venezuelan oil company from any U.S. government contracts and from export licenses for sensitive technology, but don’t prevent it from continuing to sell oil to the United States.

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  1. 5thDrawer Avatar
    5thDrawer

    Chavez, you fathead slightly despotic Anti-American South American. All you need to do is get your buddy the Ayatolla to let international nuclear inspectors do their job and verify that Iranians only want nuclear power for electricity and the GOOD of the people while doing it as safely as possible, and you will have your car factory up and humming in no time. Otherwise, don’t cry so much.

    1. American Infidels Avatar
      American Infidels

      Ignore him Venezuela will be free soon when this human garbage dies a awful cancerous death..Good riddance. btw have you seen this?

      Text of proposed UN resolution on Syria

      UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Text of the proposed U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria that was vetoed Saturday by Russia and China:

      List of Co-Sponsors: Morocco, France, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Portugal, Colombia, Togo, Libya, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Turkey.

      The Security Council,

      Recalling its presidential statement of 3 August 2011,

      Recalling General Assembly resolution A/RES/66/176 of 19 December 2011, as well as Human Rights Council resolutions S/16-1, S/17-1 and S/18-1,

      Noting the League of Arab States’ request in its decision of 22 January 2012,

      Expressing grave concern at the deterioration of the situation in Syria, and profound concern at the death of thousands of people and calling for an immediate end to all violence,

      Welcoming the League of Arab States’ Action Plan of 2 November 2011 and its subsequent decisions, including its decision of 22 January 2012, which aims to achieve a peaceful resolution of the crisis,

      Noting the deployment of the League of Arab States’ observer mission, commending its efforts, regretting that, due to the escalation in violence, the observer mission was not in a position to monitor the full implementation of the League of Arab States’ Action Plan of 2 November 2011, and noting the subsequent decision of the League of Arab states to suspend the mission,

      Underscoring the importance of ensuring the voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes in safety and with dignity,

      Mindful that stability in Syria is key to peace and stability in the region,

      Noting the announced commitments by the Syrian authorities to reform, and regretting the lack of progress in implementation,

      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria, emphasizing its intention to resolve the current political crisis in Syria peacefully, and noting that nothing in this resolution authorizes measures under Article 42 of the Charter,

      Welcoming the engagement of the Secretary-General and all diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing the situation, and noting in this regard the offer of the Russian Federation to host a meeting in Moscow, in consultation with the League of Arab States,

      1. Condemns the continued widespread and gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms by the Syrian authorities, such as the use of force against civilians, arbitrary executions, killing and persecution of protestors and members of the media, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, interference with access to medical treatment, torture, sexual violence, and ill-treatment, including against children;

      2. Demands that the Syrian government immediately put an end to all human rights violations and attacks against those exercising their rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, protect its population, fully comply with its obligations under applicable international law and fully implement the Human Rights Council resolutions S-16/1, S-17/1, S-18/1 and the General Assembly resolution A/RES/66/176;

      3. Condemns all violence, irrespective of where it comes from, and in this regard demands that all parties in Syria, including armed groups, immediately stop all violence or reprisals, including attacks against State institutions, in accordance with the League of Arab States’ initiative;

      4. Recalls that all those responsible for human rights violations, including acts of violence, must be held accountable;

      5. Demands that the Syrian government, in accordance with the Plan of Action of the League of Arab States of 2 November 2011 and its decision of 22 January 2012, without delay:

      (a) cease all violence and protect its population;

      (b) release all persons detained arbitrarily due to the recent incidents;

      (c) withdraw all Syrian military and armed forces from cities and towns, and return them to their original home barracks;

      (d) guarantee the freedom of peaceful demonstrations;

      (e) allow full and unhindered access and movement for all relevant League of Arab States’ institutions and Arab and international media in all parts of Syria to determine the truth about the situation on the ground and monitor the incidents taking place; and

      (f) allow full and unhindered access to the League of Arab States’ observer mission;

      6. Calls for an inclusive Syrian-led political process conducted in an environment free from violence, fear, intimidation and extremism, and aimed at effectively addressing the legitimate aspirations and concerns of Syria’s people, without prejudging the outcome;

      7. Fully supports in this regard the League of Arab States’ 22 January 2012 decision to facilitate a Syrian-led political transition to a democratic, plural political system, in which citizens are equal regardless of their affiliations or ethnicities or beliefs, including through commencing a serious political dialogue between the Syrian government and the whole spectrum of the Syrian opposition under the League of Arab States’ auspices, in accordance with the timetable set out by the League of Arab States;

      8. Encourages the League of Arab States to continue its efforts in cooperation with all Syrian stakeholders;

      9. Calls upon the Syrian authorities, in the event of a resumption of the observer mission, to cooperate fully with the League of Arab States’ observer mission, in accordance with the League of Arabs States’ Protocol of 19 December 2011, including through granting full and unhindered access and freedom of movement to the observers, facilitating the entry of technical equipment necessary for the mission, guaranteeing the mission’s right to interview, freely or in private, any individual and guaranteeing also not to punish, harass, or retaliate against, any person who has cooperated with the mission;

      10. Stresses the need for all to provide all necessary assistance to the mission in accordance with the League of Arab States’ Protocol of 19 December 2011 and its decision of 22 January 2012;

      11. Demands that the Syrian authorities cooperate fully with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and with the Commission of Inquiry dispatched by the Human Rights Council, including by granting it full and unimpeded access to the country;

      12. Calls upon the Syrian authorities to allow safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance in order to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to persons in need of assistance;

      13. Welcomes the Secretary-General’s efforts to provide support to the League of Arab States, including its observer mission, in promoting a peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis;

      14. Requests the Secretary General to report on the implementation of this resolution, in consultation with the League of Arab States, within 21 days after its adoption and to report every 30 days thereafter;

      15. Decides to review implementation of this resolution within 21 days and, in the event of non-compliance, to consider further measures;

      16. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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      1. 5thDrawer Avatar
        5thDrawer

        Nice Grab, I.A.  At least shows the world IS watching and wants to help. Why a couple of countries cannot back this statement is beyond any reasonable comprehension.
        But then, one considers the word ‘reasonable’. Perhaps it doesn’t translate well …..

  2. 5thDrawer Avatar
    5thDrawer

    Chavez, you fathead slightly despotic Anti-American South American. All you need to do is get your buddy the Ayatolla to let international nuclear inspectors do their job and verify that Iranians only want nuclear power for electricity and the GOOD of the people while doing it as safely as possible, and you will have your car factory up and humming in no time. Otherwise, don’t cry so much.

    1. American Infidels Avatar
      American Infidels

      Ignore him Venezuela will be free soon when this human garbage dies a awful cancerous death..Good riddance. btw have you seen this?

      Text of proposed UN resolution on Syria

      UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Text of the proposed U.N. Security Council resolution on Syria that was vetoed Saturday by Russia and China:

      List of Co-Sponsors: Morocco, France, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Portugal, Colombia, Togo, Libya, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Turkey.

      The Security Council,

      Recalling its presidential statement of 3 August 2011,

      Recalling General Assembly resolution A/RES/66/176 of 19 December 2011, as well as Human Rights Council resolutions S/16-1, S/17-1 and S/18-1,

      Noting the League of Arab States’ request in its decision of 22 January 2012,

      Expressing grave concern at the deterioration of the situation in Syria, and profound concern at the death of thousands of people and calling for an immediate end to all violence,

      Welcoming the League of Arab States’ Action Plan of 2 November 2011 and its subsequent decisions, including its decision of 22 January 2012, which aims to achieve a peaceful resolution of the crisis,

      Noting the deployment of the League of Arab States’ observer mission, commending its efforts, regretting that, due to the escalation in violence, the observer mission was not in a position to monitor the full implementation of the League of Arab States’ Action Plan of 2 November 2011, and noting the subsequent decision of the League of Arab states to suspend the mission,

      Underscoring the importance of ensuring the voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes in safety and with dignity,

      Mindful that stability in Syria is key to peace and stability in the region,

      Noting the announced commitments by the Syrian authorities to reform, and regretting the lack of progress in implementation,

      Reaffirming its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria, emphasizing its intention to resolve the current political crisis in Syria peacefully, and noting that nothing in this resolution authorizes measures under Article 42 of the Charter,

      Welcoming the engagement of the Secretary-General and all diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing the situation, and noting in this regard the offer of the Russian Federation to host a meeting in Moscow, in consultation with the League of Arab States,

      1. Condemns the continued widespread and gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms by the Syrian authorities, such as the use of force against civilians, arbitrary executions, killing and persecution of protestors and members of the media, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, interference with access to medical treatment, torture, sexual violence, and ill-treatment, including against children;

      2. Demands that the Syrian government immediately put an end to all human rights violations and attacks against those exercising their rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association, protect its population, fully comply with its obligations under applicable international law and fully implement the Human Rights Council resolutions S-16/1, S-17/1, S-18/1 and the General Assembly resolution A/RES/66/176;

      3. Condemns all violence, irrespective of where it comes from, and in this regard demands that all parties in Syria, including armed groups, immediately stop all violence or reprisals, including attacks against State institutions, in accordance with the League of Arab States’ initiative;

      4. Recalls that all those responsible for human rights violations, including acts of violence, must be held accountable;

      5. Demands that the Syrian government, in accordance with the Plan of Action of the League of Arab States of 2 November 2011 and its decision of 22 January 2012, without delay:

      (a) cease all violence and protect its population;

      (b) release all persons detained arbitrarily due to the recent incidents;

      (c) withdraw all Syrian military and armed forces from cities and towns, and return them to their original home barracks;

      (d) guarantee the freedom of peaceful demonstrations;

      (e) allow full and unhindered access and movement for all relevant League of Arab States’ institutions and Arab and international media in all parts of Syria to determine the truth about the situation on the ground and monitor the incidents taking place; and

      (f) allow full and unhindered access to the League of Arab States’ observer mission;

      6. Calls for an inclusive Syrian-led political process conducted in an environment free from violence, fear, intimidation and extremism, and aimed at effectively addressing the legitimate aspirations and concerns of Syria’s people, without prejudging the outcome;

      7. Fully supports in this regard the League of Arab States’ 22 January 2012 decision to facilitate a Syrian-led political transition to a democratic, plural political system, in which citizens are equal regardless of their affiliations or ethnicities or beliefs, including through commencing a serious political dialogue between the Syrian government and the whole spectrum of the Syrian opposition under the League of Arab States’ auspices, in accordance with the timetable set out by the League of Arab States;

      8. Encourages the League of Arab States to continue its efforts in cooperation with all Syrian stakeholders;

      9. Calls upon the Syrian authorities, in the event of a resumption of the observer mission, to cooperate fully with the League of Arab States’ observer mission, in accordance with the League of Arabs States’ Protocol of 19 December 2011, including through granting full and unhindered access and freedom of movement to the observers, facilitating the entry of technical equipment necessary for the mission, guaranteeing the mission’s right to interview, freely or in private, any individual and guaranteeing also not to punish, harass, or retaliate against, any person who has cooperated with the mission;

      10. Stresses the need for all to provide all necessary assistance to the mission in accordance with the League of Arab States’ Protocol of 19 December 2011 and its decision of 22 January 2012;

      11. Demands that the Syrian authorities cooperate fully with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and with the Commission of Inquiry dispatched by the Human Rights Council, including by granting it full and unimpeded access to the country;

      12. Calls upon the Syrian authorities to allow safe and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance in order to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to persons in need of assistance;

      13. Welcomes the Secretary-General’s efforts to provide support to the League of Arab States, including its observer mission, in promoting a peaceful solution to the Syrian crisis;

      14. Requests the Secretary General to report on the implementation of this resolution, in consultation with the League of Arab States, within 21 days after its adoption and to report every 30 days thereafter;

      15. Decides to review implementation of this resolution within 21 days and, in the event of non-compliance, to consider further measures;

      16. Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

      SHARE IT… Remember we tried.. Take it to the GA

  3. Avatar
    Anonymous

    Chavez, you fathead slightly despotic Anti-American South American. All you need to do is get your buddy the Ayatolla to let international nuclear inspectors do their job and verify that Iranians only want nuclear power for electricity and the GOOD of the people while doing it as safely as possible, and you will have your car factory up and humming in no time. Otherwise, don’t cry so much.

    1. Iran Aware Avatar
      Iran Aware

      Ignore him Venezuela will be free soon when this human garbage dies a awful cancerous death..Good riddance.

      1. Avatar
        Anonymous

        Nice Grab, I.A. 

      2. Avatar
        Anonymous

        Nice Grab, I.A. 

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