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Bush and Bachelet discuss South America\'s development
By DPA
Jun 8, 2006, 19:00 GMT

Washington - US President George W Bush and his Chilean counterpart, Michelle Bachelet, discussed initiatives for combating poverty and improving the economy in South American nations during a White House meeting on Thursday.

Bush pledged to continue working to develop the economies in South America and characterized US relations with Chile as \'very good.\'

Bachelet told reporters after the meeting that the two leaders did not discuss the competition between Venezuela and Guatemala for a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2007-2008 term.

Washington backs Guatemala\'s bid while Argentina and Brazil support Venezuela. Chile has not taken an official position.