Venezuela Severs Ties With Colombia

Published November 17, 2014

CARACAS, Venezuela -- President Hugo Chavez says he cutting Venezuela's diplomatic relations with Colombia over claims he harbors guerrillas.

Chavez says he was forced to break off all relations because Colombian officials say he has failed to act against leftist rebels who allegedly have taken shelter in Venezuelan territory. They produced alleged photos of the camps on Thursday.

The socialist leader said Thursday the United States is using Colombia to undermine Venezuela's efforts toward regional integration.

He says he doubts that Colombia's president-elect, Juan Manuel Santos, will stray from Uribe's U.S.-backed military policies.

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