Cuba's political future lies in Venezuela's hands

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Cuban President Fidel Castro's illness has led to much debate in the United States about Cuba's future in a post-Castro scenario, but a US engagement in the transition of Cuba to a democracy is hampered by its trade embargo with Cuba. It seems very likely that President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, who like Castro has a leaning towards revolutionary ideas and an aversion for the US, will influence Cuba's future at least in the short-term.

Public affairs, Cuba, Health aspects, Political activity, Political aspects, Cuban foreign relations, Castro, Fidel

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Oiling the axis: ties between Iran and Venezuela

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Opposition to the US is motivating Venezuela and Iran to forge closer financial, military, political and may be even nuclear alliance. Both the countries are united with Venezuela being the fifth largest member of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Iran being the second largest member and both together accounting for 20 percent of OPEC'S oil output.

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction, Crude petroleum and natural gas, Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas, Alliances, partnerships, Petroleum refining, Iran, Petroleum industry, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Alliances and partnerships

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