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Chavez just wants to be a friend

Hugo Chavez

President Hugo Chavez said April 1 that he doesn't want to be an enemy of the United States, even as his arms deals, heated criticism of U.S.-style capitalism, calls for a new world order and friendship with Cuba's Fidel Castro appear increasingly at odds with Washington.

Chavez told supporters that he is open to a relationship of mutual respect, despite differences with the U.S. government.

Disregarding U.S. criticism, Chavez is pressing ahead with deals to buy Russian helicopters and rifles. After signing a deal to buy Spanish-made transport planes and patrol boats, he denied that it represented an arms buildup and said there was no cause for concern.

Chavez, who has pledged to deepen his "revolution" for the poor, emerged from a regional summit March 29 with renewed backing from the leaders of Spain, Colombia and Brazil.

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