Venezuela Bans Coke

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This is a very interesting story which I found out about from www.mercola.com. 

Although I applaud the Venezuela government for the ban, it appears the ban has a very strong political agenda and they are simply doing anything it can to attack foreign companies. 

This is unfortunate because although I strongly believe soft drinks simply destroy your health, any government in the Western world will have serious doubts about following the lead of a "dictator".

Be Well,
Michael Reid
www.michaelreid.ca
www.waterpolotraining.net 


References:

Venezuela bans Coke Zero, cites "danger to health"

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10 Jun 2009 23:49:38 GMT, Source: Reuters

* Minister orders Coke Zero withdrawn from market
* Socialist government increasing scrutiny of business

CARACAS, June 10 (Reuters) - The Venezuelan government of U.S.-critic President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday ordered Coca-Cola Co <KO.N> to withdraw its Coke Zero beverage from the South American nation, citing unspecified dangers to health.  READ MORE

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/07/04/Venezuela-Bans-Coke.aspx