Apparently offended by a statement made by Samantha Powers, the UN ambassador-designate from the US, Venezuela will no longer talk with the US about restoring normal relations.
During recent confirmation hearings before the US Senate, Ms. Powers said that Venezuela is guilty of a “crackdown on civil society,” comparing it to other oppressive governments such as Cuba, Iran and Russia, criticizing the country’s human rights record.
A statement from Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry said the country felt compelled to halt discussions because of her remarks.
Before Venezuela’s refusal to talk further to the US, diplomatic discussions were being held in Guatemala between US Secretary of State John Kerry and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua.
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