US EditionBrazil to Hand Back Argentine Diplomatic Representation in Venezuela
- The Brazilian government announced its decision to stop protecting Argentina's Embassy in Caracas, a role it has filled since mid-2024 when diplomatic staff were ousted by Nicolás Maduro's administration.
- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's Cabinet notified Argentina and Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez about this change in diplomatic oversight.
- The arrangement began after President Javier Milei requested Brazil to safeguard Argentine assets due to a breakdown in relations with Maduro, who expelled Argentine diplomats after the 2024 elections.
- Media in Argentina has speculated that Italy may take over the protective duties, given the close relationship between President Milei and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Brazil will no longer carry out diplomatic activities and business for Argentina in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.
Brazil to Stop Running Argentine Embassy in Caracas as Ties Sink
Brazil plans to relinquish custody of Argentina’s embassy and diplomatic interests in Caracas as ties between Brasilia and Buenos Aires deteriorate, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.
Brazil has decided not to continue to represent the interests of Argentina in Venezuela. And Italy has run to the aid of Buenos Aires. A move that after the phone call to Machado may have irritated even more Caracas, complicating the story of the liberation of Trentini
The Straits Times
WTVBBrazil to hand back Argentine diplomatic representation in Venezuela
SAO PAULO, Jan 11 - Brazil will return to Argentina the responsibility for its diplomatic representation and custody of its embassy in Venezuela, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry confirmed late on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Brasilia had taken diplomatic representation when Chavismo expelled Argentine diplomats.
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