Venezuela calls back top diplomat in Washington March 10, 2016 - 10:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Venezuela's top diplomat in Washington was called back to Caracas on Wednesday, March 9, after U.S. President Barack Obama renewed a decree imposing sanctions on several top Venezuelan officials. Maximilien Arvelaiz acted as Venezuela's charge d'affaires in Washington and had been waiting for months to be allowed to act as ambassador to the United States. The two countries have not shared ambassadorial ties since 2010. The United States imposed the sanctions and declared Venezuela a national security threat 12 months ago. "Enough of the arrogance, prepotency and intrigue," said President Nicolas Maduro on state television. Maduro has accused the United States of plotting to overthrow his government. Venezuela has had a tumultuous and often acrimonious relationship with the United States since Chavez became president in 1999. "Sometimes I feel I'm in a plane and every five minutes I need to put my seatbelt on because of the turbulence," Arvelaiz said in an interview in December.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |
