Switzerland denies meeting on blockade of Venezuelan assets
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- Published: Thursday, 21 February 2019 07:01
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Photo: TelesurThe Swiss authorities denied having discussed the Venezuelan assets in their territory with the deputy of the Venezuelan national assembly in contempt and self-proclaimed interim president of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó.
The spokesman for the Swiss Foreign Ministry, Pierre-Alain Eltschinger, described the information provided by Guaidó as incorrect, stating that he had talked about a possible blockade of Venezuelan assets with the Swiss president.
"There was no contact between Mr. Guaidó and President Ueli Maurer," the Swiss diplomat clarified on Wednesday night.
Venezuela is in the midst of interventionist plans promoted by the United States. since January 23 when the opposition deputy Guaidó self-proclaimed "president in charge" of the country.
The Venezuelan head of State, Nicolás Maduro, denounced the US to be involved in the plans of attempted invasion and coup d'etat.
Nicolás Maduro has reiterated that Venezuela is the victim of an international economic bloc and a media campaign that seeks to tarnish the image of Venezuela abroad.
Guaidó was recognized by the US, most of the member countries of the Lima Group and a good part of the EU Member States.
Russia, as well as Bolivia, Mexico, China, Cuba, Iran, Turkey and other countries, reaffirmed their support for the current Venezuelan Government. (Telesur)
The spokesman for the Swiss Foreign Ministry, Pierre-Alain Eltschinger, described the information provided by Guaidó as incorrect, stating that he had talked about a possible blockade of Venezuelan assets with the Swiss president.
"There was no contact between Mr. Guaidó and President Ueli Maurer," the Swiss diplomat clarified on Wednesday night.
Venezuela is in the midst of interventionist plans promoted by the United States. since January 23 when the opposition deputy Guaidó self-proclaimed "president in charge" of the country.
The Venezuelan head of State, Nicolás Maduro, denounced the US to be involved in the plans of attempted invasion and coup d'etat.
Nicolás Maduro has reiterated that Venezuela is the victim of an international economic bloc and a media campaign that seeks to tarnish the image of Venezuela abroad.
Guaidó was recognized by the US, most of the member countries of the Lima Group and a good part of the EU Member States.
Russia, as well as Bolivia, Mexico, China, Cuba, Iran, Turkey and other countries, reaffirmed their support for the current Venezuelan Government.