Over the last 15 months whenever we drill down past the headlines we discover that the North American press has got it wrong. Whether it be AES, Verizon as Boss just stated, the taking over of the TV station, whatever, there is every indication that companies no matter what country their origin, as long as they respect VZ laws they do well. This includes red, white and blue companies as well. There is no indication in practice that they prefer Chinese of Russion companies. I would venture a guess that if you want all of the environmental bells and whistles that you need to look towards North America technolocy. Even with a credit crisis does anything think there will be troubles raising money with gold headed toward $1000?
Hugo respected the electorate late last year (more than his opposition did when they attempted a coup), he shook hands with the president of COlumbia on Friday. We have a hands on kick butt mining minister. All systems are go.