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Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 December 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2005. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Monday, 19 December 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Venezuela

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment he has made of the relationship between Venezuela and Bolivia, with particular reference to reports of Venezuelan interference in Bolivian domestic politics.
Answer

We are aware of recent allegations of Venezuelan interference in Bolivian domestic politics, including comments made by the Venezuelan Chargé d'affaires in Bolivia, and continue to monitor the situation. We consider this issue is first and foremost a bilateral matter between the two countries.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36830; 440 c2498-9W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Foreign relations Venezuela Bolivia
Link
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