Hezbollah presence in Venezuela feared

Western anti-terrorism officials are increasingly concerned that Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based Shiite Muslim militia that Washington has labeled a terrorist group, is using Venezuela as a base for operations Full Story »

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by Shams Kazi - Aug. 29, 2008

The claim that Hezbollah is setting up shop in Venezuela is based on the opinion of an anonymous "western anti-terrorism official". Not only is the source undisclosed, but the accusations are vague. The story presents the establishment of Iranian tractor, cement and auto companies as evidence that Hezbollah is operating in the country. No link is shown between these companies and Hezbollah. The story is one sided, and doesn't give the Venezuelan or Iranian perspective.

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