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Chavez Threatens To Expropriate Steel MakerCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chávez is threatening to expropriate Venezuela’s largest steel maker, Sidor, because he says shareholders are demanding excessive compensation for the company’s nationalization. Mr. Chávez dismissed a request by Sidor’s parent company, Ternium SA, of Luxembourg, for $4 billion in exchange for a 60 percent stake in the steel maker. He ordered Sidor nationalized this month, siding with workers who fought for improved salaries and benefits. Tag CloudExternal InformationAdditional InformationSeeking Fast Deal, JPMorgan Quintuples Bear Stearns Bid...It’s a Brawl. China’s Gamblers Are the Prize.... Consumed: Vintage Trend... Mixed Verdicts for Merck in Vioxx Cases... Where Am I?News Main Page - Business - Chavez Threatens To Expropriate Steel Maker |
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