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CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela has formally protested to the European Union (EU) overstatements made by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, accusing him of interfering in the country’s internal affairs.

The Venezuelan government, through Vice Minister for EuropeanAffairs Coromoto Godoy, delivered a note of protest to the EU delegation in Caracas on Tuesday. Godoy stated on X (formerly Twitter) that Venezuela respects itself and will no longer tolerate interference. She also urged the EU to address its own problems, claiming that their plans against Venezuelan democracy have repeatedly failed.

Borrell had previously called the government of President Nicolas Maduro a dictatorshipand authoritarian regime on Sunday. This followed a similar statement by Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles on Thursday, who also labeled the Maduro government a dictatorship and blamed it for mass migration from Venezuela.

In response to Robles’remarks, Venezuela recalled its ambassador to Spain and summoned the head of the Spanish diplomatic mission in Venezuela. Additionally, Venezuelan parliamentary speaker Jorge Rodriguez called for a resolution to sever diplomatic and trade relations with Spain after the Spanish congress urged the government to recognize former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the Venezuelan president.

This latest incident furtherescalates tensions between Venezuela and the EU, particularly Spain, following a string of accusations and diplomatic actions. The Venezuelan government’s strong reaction highlights its sensitivity to external criticism and its determination to defend its sovereignty.

Key Takeaways:

  • Venezuela has formally protested to the EU over statements made by Josep Borrell,accusing him of interference in the country’s internal affairs.
  • The Venezuelan government considers these statements as an attack on its sovereignty and democracy.
  • This incident follows a series of similar statements from Spanish officials, leading to a further deterioration of relations between Venezuela and Spain.
  • The Venezuelan government has taken concrete actionsin response, including recalling its ambassador to Spain and calling for a resolution to sever diplomatic and trade relations.

Possible Angles for Further Reporting:

  • The potential impact of this diplomatic row on Venezuela’s relations with the EU and Spain.
  • The Venezuelan government’s strategy for dealing with international criticism and pressure.
    *The EU’s position on the situation in Venezuela and its future engagement with the country.
  • The potential for further escalation of tensions between Venezuela and Spain.


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