Venezuela is now claiming that American spy planes have violated Venezuelan airspace over the past two months. The latest violation occurred on Friday when an American plane was within 300 nautical miles of Venezuelan airspace.
"They are provoking us ... these are warplanes," said Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
The United States is denying that their jets flew into Venezuelan territory. American military officials claim they are unaware of the incident.
Chavez said an American P-3 aircraft that came from American bases in the Netherlands' Caribbean Islands came into Venezuelan airspace on Friday. Chavez reportedly sent two F-16's to try to intercept the P-3.
"We're not inventing anything when we say the government of Holland must assume their responsibilities," Chavez said.
"We are here ready to defend Venezuela's sovereignty. ... We accuse the governments of the United States and Holland of launching provocative actions against Venezuela, to find an excuse to attack Venezuela."
The Netherlands (Holland) is also denying all responsibility.
Chavez also claims that American spy aircraft came in from Colombia. This makes sense since the US recently made a new military base deal with Colombia that would aid American military intelligence.
For more information on the American bases in Colombia, click here.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
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