Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Expresses Support of Cuba VENEZUELA, September 8 th, 2008. — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez reiterated his country’s solidarity with Cuba, ravished by two category-four hurricanes in just eight days. Speaking on Sunday’s Alo Presidente program, Chavez said that Venezuela is ready and willing to do all it can to help the people of Cuba and praised the island’s preparation and organization in the face of natural disasters. "Fidel, Fidel, we are praying that God will help Cuba and the people of the Caribbean and the United States," said Chavez, who spoke at length with Cuban President Raul Castro by telephone on Saturday. Visibly moved by the severe damage left in the wake of Hurricane Gustav in the Isla de la Juventud and the province of Pinar del Rio, Chavez said, "Fortunately in Cuba, not one person died. Why? Because in Cuba there is a revolution and an organized people." Chavez also reiterated his country’s support of Haiti where the situation is severe. (Cubaminrex- ACN) |