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01/08/2005:

"Venezuela squatters, ranchers in dispute"

EL CHARCOTE, Venezuela -- Hundreds of squatters have moved onto this vast cattle ranch and planted crops in hopes the land will one day be declared their own, putting them sharply at odds with the British-owned company that claims rightful ownership.

The long-running dispute - like many others across Venezuela - is reaching a critical point as the government promises swift action on a sweeping plan to give "idle" land to poor farmers.

Full Article : nwsource.com