Terra-EFE - Translation by HaitiAnalysis
Photos courtesy of Aporrea.
Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide visited Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chávez today in Pretoria, taking advantage of his one-day visit to this African country, official sources said.
Aristide's visit to Chavez was disclosed in Caracas by the press office of the Miraflores Palace, the seat of government.
The brief report stated that the meeting was held "at the hotel that hosted the head of the Venezuelan State" in the South African capital.
It offered no details about what was discussed and noted that Aristide "was the first democratically elected president of his country" and is living in exile in South Africa since May 31, 2004.
It also recalled that Chavez "was one of the leaders who raised their voices against Aristide's ouster in 2004, and called for the restoration of the constitutional margin in the Caribbean nation."
Aristide was president until February 29, 2004 and left his country escorted by U.S. troops.
Chavez argued that the Haitian leader was overthrown by Washington - the same version of events given by Aristide.
Photos courtesy of Aporrea.
Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide visited Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chávez today in Pretoria, taking advantage of his one-day visit to this African country, official sources said.
Aristide's visit to Chavez was disclosed in Caracas by the press office of the Miraflores Palace, the seat of government.
The brief report stated that the meeting was held "at the hotel that hosted the head of the Venezuelan State" in the South African capital.
It offered no details about what was discussed and noted that Aristide "was the first democratically elected president of his country" and is living in exile in South Africa since May 31, 2004.
It also recalled that Chavez "was one of the leaders who raised their voices against Aristide's ouster in 2004, and called for the restoration of the constitutional margin in the Caribbean nation."
Aristide was president until February 29, 2004 and left his country escorted by U.S. troops.
Chavez argued that the Haitian leader was overthrown by Washington - the same version of events given by Aristide.