Venezuela, Paraguay break relations over Pena's support for opposition
Venezuela broke off diplomatic relations with Paraguay on Monday, with Paraguay expelling Venezuela's diplomats in the country in return, a day after Paraguayan President Santiago Pena expressed support for Venezuela's opposition.
Diplomatic Rift Between Venezuela and Paraguay Over Opposition Support
Venezuela announced it will sever diplomatic ties with Paraguay, pulling its diplomats out, following remarks by Paraguayan President Santiago Pena, who backed Venezuela's opposition. This diplomatic break precedes Venezuelan President Maduro's upcoming inauguration after a disputed election with opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez.
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Venezuela breaks diplomatic relations with Paraguay
Venezuela's government said in a statement on Monday it will break diplomatic relations with Paraguay and remove its diplomats from the other South American country, a day after Paraguayan President Santiago Pena expressed support for Venezuela's opposition.
Diplomatic Fallout: Venezuela and Paraguay Sever Ties
Venezuela cut diplomatic ties with Paraguay after Paraguay's President Santiago Pena backed Venezuela's opposition, recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez as the presidential election winner. Despite evidence of Gonzalez's win,
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Paraguayan President reshuffles Industry Ministry
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