Hezbollah South of the Border?

Well, that's what a certain Representative in Congress wants to know. Is Hezbollah operating in Mexico? She gives a line of evidence pointing to the possibility, such as Mexican Drug Cartels using car bombs and Hezbollah agents purchasing large amounts of drugs from FARC in Columbia, though nothing seems conclusive yet. The article is good food for thought because the War on Terror just might be getting a little too close to home.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/sep/1/hezbollah-car-bombs-on-our-border/

Tensions rise between Columbia and Venezuela

A row has been developing between Venezuela and Columbia on the grounds that Columbia was stirring up a war with Venezuela, alleging that FARC rebels were being hidden in Venezuela. Chavez naturally denied it and cut off diplomatic ties, usually a sign that war was imminent. However, Chavez pulled this stunt two years ago during the South American Diplomatic Crisis of 2008 and it should be noted that tensions were lowered. While I don't think there will be a war at this point, I think the growing tension between Columbia and Venezuela is worth noting. I think it is likely that conflict will develop over time as long as Venezuela is anti-US and Columbia is well supported by the US.

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On a another note, it seems FARC is willing to speak with the new Columbian leadership in hopes to resolve the 46-year long conflict. We'll have to see where this goes as Columbia has been making strong inroads against the rebels in recent times and may not be willing to settle.

More on FARC and Columbia...