“Given the insolent, interfering, and rude statements made by Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles, which points to a deterioration in relations between the two countries,” the authorities also decided to call for consultations with Venezuelan Ambassador to Spain, Gladys Gutierrez, Foreign Minister Yvan Gil wrote on his Telegram channel.

These are the latest developments in the frictions unleashed between the two countries after the extreme right wing of the Spanish Lower House decided to ignore the electoral victory of President Nicolas Maduro.

Two days ago, Jorge Rodriguez, leader of the Venezuelan legislature, proposed to break diplomatic relations, suspend commercial exchanges, and cut flights with Spain.

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