He has also been able to manage his country's relationships with Hugo Chavez from Venezuela as well as with Presidents Bush and Obama from the United States.

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The presidents of Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Surinam and Guyana attended the summit.

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While reports from CNN affiliate Globovision included discussions of political uncertainty Wednesday, state television broadcasts showed presidents and foreign ministers arriving in Venezuela, walking on a red carpet at the airport as soldiers stood guard.

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