My question is ... if the mines are no longer feasible because of this new law ... at this point wouldn't it be in Chavez's best interest to avoid arbitration (and possible compensation involved), grant the permits knowing full well that it is no longer feasible and impossible to finance???? Tell us to go ahead and mine ... and just watch both companies walk away or settle for any costs already sunk into the projects???

Maybe he wants to see if our own bondholders save him the effort by killing us off before the 28th.