Dominican president says his country may seek U.N. Security Council seat WASHINGTON -- Venezuela, in a stalemate over its quest for a U.
N. Security Council seat, has asked the Dominican Republic to consider seeking the post, Dominican President Leonel Fernandez said Thursday.
Venezuela has been vying in the U.
N. General Assembly with Guatemala for the seat but neither has won the two-thirds majority needed for victory after 41 ballots.
The battle for the seat has attracted international attention.
A Venezuelan victory would give its president, Hugo Chavez, a new platform for airing his anti-American views.
