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WATCHING THE WORLD: Chavez rebuked again

11/26/2007
If you think we are the only ones who are concerned about the negative effects that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is having on the oil industry, think again. Even the French, who often champion eccentric leaders, are sniffing at his actions these days.French President Nicolas Sarkozy actually invited Chavez for a visit last week, but ahead of his arrival Le Monde newspaper issued an editorial that could not have been mistaken for the red carpet treatment.To be sure, Le Monde did welcome Chavez in his role as an intermediary in resolving a hostage crisis between the Colombian government and a force of guerrillas in the country.It said the Venezuelan president’s involvement is welc...
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