midasinvz, thanks for sharing your views on this matter. like many others i have so for lost my rrsp holdings in this matter. what a shame , me trusting management too make er happen.also it is not over yet. but can't see much for the balance 2011 calander year.if chavez has a change of heart. we win. if bond holders can be bought out we have a shot at arb. if, if, ------------------so nice to have read your post. hope you post in the soon future. russty from sunnt s'tttttttttttttoooooooooooon.