Venezuela's government firmly rejected the Spanish Defense Minister's remarks labeling it a 'dictatorship,' asserting its sovereignty and warning against foreign interference.
While foreign minister Yvan Gil criticized the Spanish minister’s comments as 'rude and insolent,' he asserted that Venezuela would take necessary actions to protect its sovereignty.
Opposition leader Eduardo Gonzalez Urrutia claims he won July's election and has fled to Madrid amidst ongoing tensions over disputed election results.
In response to Venezuela's ambassador being recalled, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares expressed Madrid's desire to maintain fraternal ties despite disagreements.
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