Chávez went to the U. N. to deliver a speech in order to keep his leadership of the Latin American Left and to secure his Presidency of the G-77, which as it is well known, gathers 133 countries. Chávez believes that the Group, to make itself felt on the world scene, demands a leadership and he considers himself up to the task. Chávez does not worry about Washington’s uneasiness.
* Chávez fue a la ONU para pronunciar un discurso que le mantenga su condición de líder de la izquierda latinoamericana y le garantice la Presidencia del Grupo de los 77 que, como bien se sabe, reúne ya 133 países. Chávez cree que el Grupo, para hacerse sentir en la escena mundial, requiere liderazgo y él se considera apto para cumplir ese rol.