Venezuela deports paramilitary warlord to Colombia
Venezuela turned over a prominent Colombian paramilitary warlord to Colombian authorities on Thursday.
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Venezuelan prosecutors say two women have been ordered to appear in court for allegedly posing children with assault rifles during a public event organized by an armed group that supports President Hugo Chavez.
Venezuela turned over a prominent Colombian paramilitary warlord to Colombian authorities on Thursday.
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