Politics
Colombia's President Álvaro Uribe congratulated Monday his Venezuelan counterpart Hugo Chávez on his "democratic victory" in the referendum held on Sunday that allowed indefinite reelection of all elected officials in Venezuela, including the president.

During a talk with businessmen in Sao Paulo, Uribe was asked about Chávez's victory and whether he considered that it was a risk for democracy. The Colombian ruler replied that his answer would be "positive," AFP reported. 

"I will respond in a positive manner with a feeling of brotherhood with the people of Venezuela. I want to congratulate publicly President Chávez on this democratic victory. I also want to hail the Venezuelan people for having participated in a democratic referendum," Uribe said.