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Uribe travels around South America to explain US-Colombian military deal

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3 de agosto de 2009 a las 7:00 p. m.

Colombia’s President has decided to officially visit other South American countries, after a proposed deal to allow US military use of Colombian bases sparked controversy in the region. Uribe plans to visit his counterparts in Perú, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.