Chevez Investigates U.S. Embassy Official

President Hugo Chavez said Saturday, he may expel a top U.S. Embassy official for allegedly plotting against his government from Puerto Rico. Venezuela's socialist leader said he has information that leaders of the political opposition were meeting with U.S. advisers in Puerto Rico to discuss how to prevent a referendum on term limits from passing.

Chavez said he was investigating the possible presence of a U.S. Embassy official in Caracas at this meeting. He did not name the official. He said if he confirms it, he will throw him out of the country. He is almost paranoid, don't you think? He can be a real threat to the United States.

Hugo Chavez Vows no Ties with Colombia

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez said he will have no type of relationship with the Colombian government while it is headed by President Alvaro Uribe. He said he could not, out of dignity. The Venezuelan government announced on Tuesday that it was withdrawing its ambassador to Colombia. Mr. Uribe abruptly ended Mr. Chavez's efforts last week to broker a hostage exchange with Colombian rebels.

Fidel Castro Talks with Hugo Chavez

Cuba's ailing leader, Fidel Castro, has held more than four hours of talks with his Venezuelan counterpart, Hugo Chavez, as reported by Cuban state television. These two men, who have met regularly since Castro fell ill last year, discussed world problems and bilateral relations. Chavez was in Havana for his weekly TV and radio show, marking the 40th anniversary of Cher Guevara's death. Two photos of the meeting were issued by Cuba's Juventud Rebelde newspaper.