16 mai 1998 - Hugo Chávez elected in Venezuela
Description:
-another Latin American ally to Cuba-Chávez said Castro was his mentor
-"Venezuela is travelling towards the same sea as the Cuban people, a sea of happiness and of real social justice and peace" -Chávez
-start of "Pink Tide" (from 1998): left-wing leaders elected in Latin America
-trade deal, & Venezuelan oil sold to Cuba at low prices
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 mai 1998
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 27 ans