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U.S. Officials Say Replacement F-16 Parts Being Sent to Venezuela
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By Marcel Honore Associated Press Writer
Published: Nov 4, 2005
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - The United States has recently sent replacement parts to Venezuela for U.S.-made warplanes, American officials said Friday, denying claims that it has not honored a supply contract.
President Hugo Chavez threatened this week to provide Venezuela's F-16s to Cuba or China earlier this week, because of what he said was Washington's failure to supply the parts needed to keep the aircraft flying.
The United States has continued to ship those parts necessary to maintain the safety of Venezuela's F-16 fighter jets in accordance with previous agreements, a U.S. Embassy official said. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they were not authorized to speak publicly on the issue.