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December 2, 2008 10:10:21 AM CST



Venezuelan Prez Threatens to Cut Off US Oil

Posted Feb 11, 08 3:00 AM CST in Business World 

(Newser) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is threatening to cut off US oil supplies if Exxon Mobil wins a court ruling to seize billions of dollars in Venezuelan assets, AP reports. The Texas-based oil giant has challenged Venezuela’s efforts to nationalize a multi-billion-dollar oil project, and the fiery leader promised an "economic war" if a decision goes against his nation. A British court has already frozen some $12 billion in assets.

“Take note, Mr. Bush, Mr. Danger,” Chavez warned. If a "freeze  harms us, we're going to harm you." He accused Washington of backing Exxon, and blasted both as part of corporate “worldwide mafias.” Chavez, who has repeatedly threatened to end oil sales to the US—Venezuela's biggest customer—predicted an embargo could boost oil prices to $200 a barrel.

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President Hugo Chavez on Sunday threatened to cut off oil sales to the United States in an "economic war" if Exxon Mobil Corp. wins court judgments to seize billions of dollars (euros) in Venezuelan assets,...   (Associated Press)
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