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Viewing cable 06BUENOSAIRES155, MEDIA REACTION BRASILIA SUMMIT STRATEGIC

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06BUENOSAIRES155 2006-01-20 16:38 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Buenos Aires
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DE RUEHBU #0155/01 0201638
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 201638Z JAN 06
FM AMEMBASSY BUENOS AIRES
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 3172
INFO RHMFIUU/CDR USSOCOM MACDILL AFB FL//SCJ2//
RULGPUA/USCOMSOLANT
UNCLAS BUENOS AIRES 000155 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR INR/R/MR, I/GWHA, WHA, WHA/PDA, WHA/BSC, 
WHA/EPSC 
CDR USSOCOM FOR J-2 IAD/LAMA 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: KPAO OPRC KMDR PREL MEDIA REACTION
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION BRASILIA SUMMIT STRATEGIC 
ENERGY AND DEFENSE ALLIANCE BETWEEN PRESIDENTS 
KIRCHNER LULA AND CHAVEZ ALLEGED MEETING BETWEEN A/S 
SHANNON AND PRESIDENT KIRCHNER 01/20/06 
 
 
1. SUMMARY STATEMENT 
 
Today's leading international stories include Bin 
Laden's warning that he is preparing new attacks in 
the US; French President Chirac's warning that nuclear 
weapons could be used as a response to a state 
terrorist attack; French Defense Minister offering 
Argentina five supply radars for Super Etendard navy 
aircraft; Presidents Kirchner, Lula and Chavez' 
agreement to move on the construction of a proposed 
8,000-km natural gas pipeline that will go across 
South America, oil exploration business and 
coordination of the three countries' defense policies; 
President Kirchner's statement that Mercosur will not 
hinder an eventual FTA between the US and Uruguay; and 
an alleged meeting between A/S Thomas Shannon and 
President Kirchner in La Paz. Conservative "La Prensa" 
and "Buenos Aires Herald" cover press conference by 
John Kelly Jr. on a new satellite coverage to prevent 
natural disasters. 
 
2. OPINION PIECES AND KEY STORIES 
 
- "Kirchner, Lula and Chavez make progress on energy 
and defense issues" 
 
Natasha Niebieskikwiat, on special assignment in 
Brasilia for leading "Clarin," writes (01/20) "The 
integrationist partnership sought by the governments 
of Brazil, Venezuela andArgentina took one more step 
in the summit held among Nestor Kirchner, Lula and 
Hugo Chavez by moving on proposals to reach energy and 
defense deals. 
 
"The construction of the Southern Pipeline... is the 
task of this energy integration. But in their 
encounter, the presidents made progress on the oil 
exploration business, and they now seek to strengthen 
the three countries' military industries and 
coordinate their defense policies." 
 
- "The impact of an alliance made under a straw roof" 
 
Maria Luisa Mac Kay, political columnist of leading 
"Clarin," writes (01/20) "... The US must be closely 
watching what happens in the Southern Cone at the 
moment. 
 
"Kirchner, Lula and Chavez made progress on a 
strategic alliance based on two fundamental points - 
energy and defense. They are already talking about 
their own financial resources to sustain it. 
 
"They developed a pipeline project, which a couple of 
months ago, sounded like a crazy idea, and they even 
dared talk about deals to manufacture weapons and 
aircraft that must have rung alarm bells in 
Washington. 
 
"Under a straw roof, the three leaders spoke about 
their alliance following A/S Thomas Shannon's 
suggestion that 'populist governments' are not 
necessarily bad for the Bush administration." 
 
- "Mercosur, between politics and economy" 
 
Alejandra Gallo, economic columnist of leading 
"Clarin," comments (01/20 "During the Brasilia 
meeting, Argentina and Brazil sought to strengthen - 
or finally rescue - Mercosur and if they manage to do 
so, they will favor those who are already members and 
add new faces. 
 
"They seek to make up a regional alliance that could 
become a true pole of power, which may be useful in 
any kind of relationship with the US. Political 
messages from Argentine presidents Kirchner and Lula 
were conclusive and confirmed this direction. However, 
everyday life seems more complex because it is mingled 
with business, economy and trade deals." 
 
- "Kirchner - 'If an FTA with Uruguay is advisable for 
Uruguay, then, Uruguay should do it'" 
 
Leading "Clarin's" special envoys to Brasilia write 
 
 
 
(01/20) "... During a press interview with 'Clarin,' 
'La Nacion,' 'Pagina 12' and 'Telam' wire service 
agency..., President Kirchner underscored that if 
Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez finds it useful to 
reach an FTA with the US, then he should do it. We are 
not gendarmes.' 
 
"Kirchner remarked that the Uruguayan rapprochement 
with Washington may have been a consequence of the 
lack of response from its two big partners (Brazil and 
Argentina) to its requirements... Later on, even 
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez himself supported 
Kirchner's idea - an FTA with the main world power 
does not necessarily go against South American 
integration." 
 
- "US business show will be in April" 
 
Business-financial "Ambito Financiero" reports (01/20) 
"President Nestor Kirchner will meet again with US 
Assistant Secretary Thomas Shannon on Sunday in La Paz 
during Evo Morales' presidential inauguration... 
 
"During this meeting, they are expected to discuss the 
details of the reestablishment of US-Argentine 
bilateral relationship in terms of trade and 
investment. Shannon, Kirchner and De Vido will again 
discuss details of the seminar they talked about 
during Shannon's visit to Buenos Aires last week. 
 
"Said presentation will happen in April and will be in 
charge of A/S Shannon and Ambassador Lino Gutierrez, 
on behalf of the Bush administration, and Argentine 
Consul to New York Hector Timermann, on behalf of the 
Argentine Government." 
 
To see more Buenos Aires reporting, visit our 
classified website at: 
http://www.state.sqov.gov/p/wha/buenosaires 
 
The Media Reaction Report reflects articles and 
opinions by the cited news media and do not 
necessarily reflect U.S. Embassy policy or views.  The 
Public Affairs Section does not independently verify 
information.  The report is intended for internal U.S. 
Government use only. 
 
GUTIERREZ