Mediation continues at Rio Group Summit

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The big news leading up to the XX Rio Group Summit was the rising tension between Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. The row erupted after Colombian troops made an unauthorized incursion into Ecuadorian territory and killed rebel FARC leader Raul Reyes. Adding to the tension was the news that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had been secretly funding the FARC. President Leonel Fernandez said that he would try to mediate a solution between the parties involved during their visit to the DR for the summit. Member countries sought to help in the mediation process and have received support from the Organization of American States. Fernandez held private meetings with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, Salvadorian President Antonio Saca and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, but no word on what was discussed in those meetings was released. But Calderon said that, "it was irresponsible to think that this could have a quick solution and without problems, I think this will take time." Calderon added that he hopes that there will be sensible dialogue about the conflict on Friday. Guatemalan President Alvaro Colon added that he looking forward to the opportunity to help solve the diplomatic crisis.

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