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CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s defense minister on Friday warned Colombia against provoking a conflict after President Hugo Chavez severed ties with the neighboring country and placed his military on alert.
Defense Minister Carlos Mata read a statement on state TV vowing “a strong response” if foreign forces cross into Venezuelan territory.
Chavez announced he was breaking off diplomatic relations Thursday, accusing Colombia’s U.S.-allied government of fabricating evidence showing Colombian rebel bases inside Venezuela.
