Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07ATHENS2234
2007-11-16 14:02:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Athens
Cable title:
GREECE ON DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ATHENS 002234
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/16/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM EUN VE GR
SUBJECT: GREECE ON DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA
REF: SECSTATE 154674
Classified By: POLCOUNS ROBIN QUINVILLE FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D).
C O N F I D E N T I A L ATHENS 002234
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/16/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM EUN VE GR
SUBJECT: GREECE ON DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA
REF: SECSTATE 154674
Classified By: POLCOUNS ROBIN QUINVILLE FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D).
1. (C) On November 16, Poloff delivered reftel points on
democracy in Venezuela to Counselor Maria Alerta, D4
Directorate on Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2. (C) Alerta agreed that the proposed constitutional
amendments of the GoV would create problems. She also noted
that the repressive reaction of the GoV to dissenters
reflected a regression in democratic and human rights
standards in Venezuela. She said Greece was open to
suggestions on appropriate actions. Poloff recommended Greek
public statements of concern, bilateral demarches to
Venezuela, and discussion in international fora such as the
EU and UN. Alerta indicated that she would communicate our
concerns and action request to other GoG officials,
specifically those in the MFA Directorate for Latin American
Affairs and notify us of any developments in Greece's
position.
SPECKHARD
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/16/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL PHUM EUN VE GR
SUBJECT: GREECE ON DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA
REF: SECSTATE 154674
Classified By: POLCOUNS ROBIN QUINVILLE FOR REASONS 1.4 (B) AND (D).
1. (C) On November 16, Poloff delivered reftel points on
democracy in Venezuela to Counselor Maria Alerta, D4
Directorate on Human Rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2. (C) Alerta agreed that the proposed constitutional
amendments of the GoV would create problems. She also noted
that the repressive reaction of the GoV to dissenters
reflected a regression in democratic and human rights
standards in Venezuela. She said Greece was open to
suggestions on appropriate actions. Poloff recommended Greek
public statements of concern, bilateral demarches to
Venezuela, and discussion in international fora such as the
EU and UN. Alerta indicated that she would communicate our
concerns and action request to other GoG officials,
specifically those in the MFA Directorate for Latin American
Affairs and notify us of any developments in Greece's
position.
SPECKHARD