Spain recalls ambassador to Venezuela for talks

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Last Updated : Apr 22 2015 | 6:13 PM IST
Spain's foreign minister has recalled the country's ambassador to Venezuela for consultations, a day after Venezuela's leader accused Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of backing a conspiracy to overthrow his government.
Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo made the announcement today in Parliament in Madrid.
A ministry spokeswoman said the ministry would issue a statement later explaining the decision.
Yesterday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Rajoy's "bandit" government was behind an international conspiracy to overthrow his government.
Spain last week summoned Venezuela's ambassador after Maduro accused Spain of interfering in its affairs when Parliament passed a motion calling for jailed Venezuelan opposition leaders to be released.
The ministry official spoke on condition of anonymity in keeping with ministry regulations.
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First Published: Apr 22 2015 | 6:13 PM IST

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