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Chaavez Forms Presidential Commission to Study Antarctica

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Venezuela Information Office (VIO)
http://www.rethinkvenezuela.com

excerpted from VIO Venezuela Daily News Roundup - Jan 10, 2008

[A "Presidential Commission on Antarctica" has been created by President
Chavez to assess current "status reforms" to the Antarctic treaties and
rules. In particular Venezuela hopes to be more involved in the
international environment and climate research, according to
Mercopress. Under the international Law of the Sea, coastal countries
may make presentations before the United Nations to claim rights over
the adjoining sea shelf up to 350 miles.]

Mercopress - January 10, 2008
http://www.mercopress.com/vernoticia.do?id=12364

Venezuela Interested in Antarctica and Its Rich Resources