May 07, 2007

How do you say "Man of Steel" in Spanish?

Because, like, I already know how you say it in Russian.

The latest from the bastard love child of Che Guevara and the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man:

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Saturday that Venezuela's largest steel maker, Sidor, will not be allowed to make any more exports until it meets domestic needs, and threatened to expropriate the Argentine-controlled company if it resists.

Chavez has criticized Sidor for selling the bulk of its production overseas and forcing local producers to import from elsewhere, saying Venezuelan industry should be given priority.

Sidor's parent company, Luxembourg-based Ternium SA, is controlled by conglomerate Techint Group of Argentina. Chavez said he has summoned Ternium chairman Paolo Rocca from Buenos Aires for talks.

"We're going to pass a law, Rocca. We're going to force you to supply, first and foremost, the Venezuelan domestic market before you take (the steel) to other countries," the Venezuelan leader said at a news conference.

"If you don't agree, give it to me. I'll grab your company. Give it to me, and I'll pay you what it's worth. I won't rob you," Chavez said.
Phone calls to Sodor for comment went unanswered Saturday afternoon.

Chavez, who was recently granted special powers to decree laws, also said he was ready to require that all businesses in Venezuela similarly supply domestic demand before exporting.

His next aggressive move against Sodor: nationalizing the railroad. Sir Topham Hatt was unavailable for comment.

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Posted by Steve-O at May 7, 2007 07:43 PM | TrackBack
Comments

Oh, man! You are so going to be on the list for that one!

Posted by: OrgleFan at May 7, 2007 09:51 PM
{...}the bastard love child of Che Guevara and the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man

A tear of pride is trickling its way down my cheek.

{Sniff, sniff}

;)

Posted by: Kathy at May 7, 2007 09:52 PM

*giggle*

Posted by: GroovyVic at May 8, 2007 05:57 AM

Looks like Venezuela is about in the middle of Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugs", what with them nationalizing Rearden Steel. I'm just hoping John Galt shows up soon to save the day with his timely 100 page radio broadcast.

Posted by: The Colossus at May 8, 2007 06:24 AM