Oil exports to U.S. could be cut

U.S.-Venezuelan relations hit new lows as each country expels a diplomat for alleged spying

By Christopher Toothaker

Associated Press Writer

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warned on Feb. 17 he could cut off oil exports to the United States if Washington goes “over the line” in what he has said are attempts to destabilize his left-leaning government. Chavez made his threat a day after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said that the V....