The Peruvian government currently assesses the possibility of recalling its Ambassador to Venezuela for consultations in light of the Bolivarian country's political crisis, Foreign Affairs Minister Ricardo Luna announced today.
"There is always the possibility for Ambassadors to be recalled on consultations, depending on how the situation develops. Of course it is under evaluation," he told reporters.
Recalling an Ambassador for consultations is a diplomatic mechanism used by States to express their disagreement with a decision or acting of another State. It is usually a temporary measure.
Consultations with the region's Ambassadors on Venezuela's situation started yesterday. Proceedings may end on Wednesday or Thursday in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), where the 25th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government will be held.
During his speech at the United Nations' 71st anniversary ceremony, the government official mentioned Peru's active participation in the UN's overseeing of Venezuela's political situation.
Last Saturday, the Foreign Affairs Minister voiced his objection to Venezuela's National Electoral Council decision to delay the signature collection process required to activate the recall referendum against President Nicolas Maduro.
Precisely, a group of Chavistas on Sunday stormed into an extraordinary session at Venezuelan Parliament discussing Maduro's recall. Members of the opposition (majority) described the act as a coup d'etat.
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