Chavez Threatens to Cut Oil
Guide Note: Hugo Chavez threatened to stop oil shipments if the U.S. interferes with Venezuela's referendum vote on December 2, 2007. In February of 2008, the nation's state-run oil company suspended negotiations with ExxonMobil, citing "judicial-economic harassment."
Fast Facts:
- Fourth largest oil exporter to the U.S. in 2006
- Vote could abolish term limits
- If it fails, Chavez can't run again in 2012
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Chavez Threatens to Cut Oil News
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- The New York Times: Venezuela: Tension Over Oil Is Growing (February 13, 2008)
- BBC News: Venezuela breaks ties with Exxon (February 13, 2008)
- Reuters: Chavez threatens to cut U.S. oil supply over vote (December 1, 2007)
- AFP: Chavez Oil Threat Raises Stakes in Venezuelan Referendum (December 1, 2007)
- CNN.com: Chavez threatens to cut oil if U.S. questions vote (November 30, 2007)
- CNN Video: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warns the U.S. to stay out of the upcoming vote
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