Hugo Chavez received tremendous accolades by attacking the United States and free markets:
“Our revolution seeks to help all people…socialism, the other ghost that is probably wandering around this room, that’s the way to save the planet, capitalism is the road to hell….let’s fight against capitalism and make it obey us.” – Hugo Chavez
This is what climate change has always been about. Not the earth, it’s about socialism.

Yes, these guys are screwing the world.
(h/t Yes, But, However!)

How have the actions of Hugo Chavez effected the investment environment within Latin America? Commodities expert Robert Petrucci explains… The Chavez Effect.
http://www.alternativelatininvestor.com/commodities2.php