Paraguay recalls ambassador in diplomatic dispute with Venezuela
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ASUNCION, - Paraguay on Friday recalled its ambassador to Caracas after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made disparaging remarks about Paraguay amidst a leadership dispute in South America's Mercosur trade bloc.
Earlier this week, socialist Maduro accused Paraguay of being part of "an extreme right wing alliance" aimed at blocking Venezuela from assuming its role as head of Mercosur as scheduled during the second half of the year.
A statement by Paraguay said its decision to call Ambassador Enrique Jara back to Asuncion for talks was "based on the statements made by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro about the government of Paraguay."
