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Jumble
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Google Earth Used to Show Seized Private Land

#581838 - 09/03/06 02:08 PM

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Imagine the reactions in Caracas, a city choked by shantytowns and traffic congestion, when the mayor ordered the “forced acquisition” this week of the Caracas Country Club’s 18-hole golf course, and another exclusive course near the United States Embassy (Valle Arriba Golf Club), to make way for homes for as many as 11,500 poor families.

We’ve done studies that show that 20 families survive for a week on what’s needed to maintain each square meter of grass on a golf course,” said Juan Barreto, the mayor and a close ally of President Hugo Chávez. “Their use is private and benefits certain sectors which are not the middle class or the poor.*

From New York Times, Sept 4 2006 Link will expire and may require registration!

*Note use of GE Imagery by the Times

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heamit
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Reged: 10/26/06
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Re: Google Earth Used to Show Seized Private Land

[Re: Jumble]
#862214 - 04/12/07 02:41 AM

Interesting post, Jumble!

But it seems those golf types have good lawyers...

... stay tuned

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Hale
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Re: Google Earth Used to Show Seized Private Land

[Re: heamit]
#862513 - 04/12/07 08:49 AM

Hi -

Me thinks there is the smell of money in high places!! Else why would Chavez' pals and supporters be denied?

hale

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