Identifier
Created
Classification
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07SANSALVADOR2301
2007-11-20 21:32:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy San Salvador
Cable title:  

DEMARCHE ON DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA DELIVERED TO EL

Tags:  PGOV PREL VE EU WHA PHUM ES 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SAN SALVADOR 002301 

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/09/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL VE EU WHA PHUM ES
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE ON DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA DELIVERED TO EL
SALVADOR; CONTINUED SUPPORT PROMISED

REF: STATE 154674

Classified By: The Ambassador for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)

C O N F I D E N T I A L SAN SALVADOR 002301

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/09/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL VE EU WHA PHUM ES
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE ON DEMOCRACY IN VENEZUELA DELIVERED TO EL
SALVADOR; CONTINUED SUPPORT PROMISED

REF: STATE 154674

Classified By: The Ambassador for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)


1. (C) Summary: MFA Director General for Political Affairs
Guillermo Melendez told us November 15 that the GOES shared
our concerns about anti-democratic reforms in Venezuela and
would continue to raise the issue publicly. End Summary.


2. (C) On November 13, PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to
MFA DG for Political Affairs, Guillermo Melendez. Melendez
noted that on numerous occasions, President Saca has publicly
stated his concerns about anti-democratic changes occurring
in Venezuela. He assured us the GOES will continue to voice
its opposition in the future as appropriate opportunities
present themselves.


3. (C) Melendez stated that forming a united opposition among
Latin American nations at this time will be difficult.
Caribbean nations who depend upon Venezuelan oil supplies
will be unlikey to oppose the Venezuelan leader publicly.
Certain South American nations (he mentioned Bolivia, Brazil,
and Ecuador) that sympathize with Hugo Chavez will probably
not speak out on this topic. Melendez said the promise of an
oil refinery for Nicaragua would probably ensure silence from
Managua.


4. (C) Comment: The GOES is increasingly focused on national
elections in 2009, and potential meddling by Chavez is a
concern. The GOES is therefore predisposed to continue
expressing publicly its concerns over developments in
Venezuela.
Glazer