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Chavez says US must make first move for diplomacy
AP - Monday, January 26
CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez on Sunday welcomed a U.S. offer to improve diplomatic relations across the world _ but said the United States needs to make the first move.
In a column published in 28 Venezuelan newspapers, Chavez said that his and other nations will reach toward the U.S. "full of fraternity," as long as President Barack Obama avoids being trapped by old antagonisms.
In his inaugural address, Obama directed a line toward "those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent."
Without mentioning specific names, Obama said that the U.S. "will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist."
Chavez said he is willing to work toward improving relations with the U.S., but noted that Washington should be the one to "open its fists" first.
He recently accused Obama of meddling in Venezuelan affairs after Obama told Univision television that Chavez had impeded progress in Latin America.
U.S.-Venezuelan relations have been tense for years. They reached a low point in September, when Chavez booted the U.S. ambassador and recalled his own envoy from Washington, saying the envoy was aiding a purported coup plot by dissident military officers.
The measure was also a show of support for Bolivian President Evo Morales, who had previously evicted the U.S. ambassador there after accusing him of backing opposition movements. The United States has denied both presidents' allegations.
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