Thursday, July 22, 2010

Venezuela Breaks Diplomatic Relations With Colombia

Venezuela Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Colombia -- Voice of America

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has severed diplomatic relations with neighboring Colombia after Bogota accused his country of harboring leftist guerrillas.

President Chavez made the announcement on national television Thursday, saying he was forced to sever all relations because Colombia claims he has failed to act against rebels who allegedly have taken shelter in Venezuelan territory. Mr. Chavez also said he has ordered Venezuelan military forces to be on "maximum alert" along the border.

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More News On Colombian -- Venezuelan Relations

Venezuela severs ties with Colombia -- AP
Venezuela breaks ties with Colombia over rebel row -- AFP
Chavez breaks Colombia ties over rebel charges -- Reuters
Venezuela Cuts Ties With Colombia -- Wall Street Journal
Venezuela breaks relations with Colombia -- CNN
Colombia recalls envoy from Venezuela over rebels row -- Reuters
Colombia recalls envoy from Venezuela amid rebel row -- BBC
Colombia recalls Caracas ambassador -- Sydney Morning herald
FACTBOX-History of tensions between Venezuela and Colombia -- Reuters

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