Venezuela and Colombia recall their envoys
Friday, August 28, 2015
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Venezuela and Colombia each recalled their ambassadors to the other country, amid a diplomatic crisis sparked when socialist-run Venezuela closed two border crossings and deported over a thousand Colombians.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shut the crossings last week after a shootout between smugglers and troops wounded three soldiers.
Source: Colombia Reports