Saturday, March 8, 2014

Venezuela Breaks Ties With Panama

President Nicolas Maduro has accused Panama of conspiring to bring down his government. BBC

Venezuela: President Breaks Diplomatic Links With Panama Over Sovereignty Threat -- IBTimes

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has expelled the Panama ambassador and three diplomats, giving them a 48-hour deadline to leave the country.

The Venezuelan government has declared them persona non grata, which is the most serious form of censure applied to foreign diplomats, who are otherwise protected by diplomatic immunity.

This decision to break diplomatic links with Panama comes a day after the Organization of American States said it is acting on Panama's request to summon a forum of foreign ministers to discuss the current crisis in Venezuela.

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More News On The Split Between Venezuela And Panama

Venezuela cuts ties with Panama, calling country a 'lackey' for the United States -- CNN
Venezuela expels Panama ambassador over 'conspiracy' -- BBC
Venezuela Expels Panama Ambassador, Top Diplomats -- Time
Venezuela ejects Panamanian ambassador over alleged conspiracy -- RT
Panama’s Martinelli Calls on Venezuela to Pay $1 Billion of Debt -- Bloomberg
Martinelli voices surprise at Maduro's move to end relations with Panama -- El Universal

My Comment: Apparently the dispute involves money .... Venezuela suspends negotiation on debt with Panama -- El Universal. Not surprising .... Panama is now calling in their loan .... Panamá demands Venezuela to pay over USD 1 billion in debts -- Universal

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