US official regrets Chávez' reluctance to cooperate

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President Hugo Chávez was accused Wednesday of unwillingness to join efforts with the US Government in areas of common interest, on the eve of the upcoming tour by US President George W. Bush of five Latin American nations.

"We would like to come closer to the Bolivarian Venezuelan President, but it seems that he has no intention of making a commitment with us," said US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Thomas Shannon during a press conference prior to Bush trip to Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico.

"Our message has been always that we have been open to a positive relationship, and we have thought always about specific areas where our commitment could be useful for both countries," the diplomat added, as quoted by AFP.

"However, the Bolivarian gentleman has clarified by his rhetoric, at least for the time being, that he does not value such a commitment," the senior official answered when asked if Bush could achieve his goal of "completing the revolution" of Simón Bolívar and George Washington in the Americas, as he said last Monday.