The United States is joining a diplomatic initiative involving five other countries to find a solution to Venezuela's seven-week political and economic crisis. Along with Brazil, Chile, Spain, Mexico and Portugal, it has set up a group called "Friends of Venezuela" to help end the country's escalating chaos. The group will develop a proposal for early elections and back existing negotiations sponsored by the Organization of American States (OAS). A 46-day general strike called by opponents of President Hugo Chavez seeking his resignation is threatening the country's crucial oil industry.

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