Identifier
Created
Classification
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06KINGSTON393
2006-02-27 18:28:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Kingston
Cable title:  

DEMARCHE: DEFEATING VENEZUELA IN THE 2006

Tags:  PREL UNSC VE JM 
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SIPDIS

SIPDIS

DEPARTMENT FOR WHA/CAR (BENT),WHA/AND, AND IO

E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/27/2016
TAGS: PREL UNSC VE JM
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE: DEFEATING VENEZUELA IN THE 2006
ELECTION FOR NON-PERMANENT SEAT ON THE SECURITY COUNCIL

REF: STATE 27055

Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Thomas C. Tighe. Reasons 1.4(b)
and (d).

(C) On February 24, Pol/EconCouns conveyed Reftel points to
Ambassador Vilma McNish, Director, Office of Multilateral
Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
(MFAFT),emphasizing the particular importance of the
upcoming election, and Venezuela's track record of disruptive
behavior in recent UN and OAS fora. McNish listened intently
but offered no comment.
JOHNSON