Parana, Argentina – Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, on Wednesday called a prisoner swap between the United States and Cuba a “courageous” gesture by U.S. President Barack Obama and hailed it a victory for the Caribbean island.
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“You have to recognize the gesture of Barack Obama, a gesture that is courageous and necessary,” Maduro told leaders of the South American trade block Mercosur at a summit in the Argentine city of Parana.
So, he’s finally earning praise from the despots he’s been courting. Of course, 5 years too late, but whatever.
Dream on Mr. Maduro. Yes you are desparte bec of low oil prices but keep on dreaming. You ain’t next.