Hugo Chavez, Imperialist

Imperialist--an apt description of the leftist President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez. The Washington Post chronicles the backlash:

Latin Americans don't like imperialism, whether it comes from Washington or Caracas. And even leftist leaders, like those who rule in Brazil and elsewhere in South America, find it hard to imagine themselves prospering in a Venezuela-led economic bloc that includes Cuba but shuns the United States.

It may have something to do with Chavez threatening Brazil's state oil company investments in Bolivia, after encouraging the expropriation of foreign oil assets.

And interestingly enough, Chavez may be responsible for harming fellow leftists' chances in upcoming elections, including Mexico's.