Press Statement Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC February 3, 2006
Expulsion of Venezuelan DiplomatToday, via diplomatic note, the United States Government notified the Government of Venezuela that it is declaring persona non grata Ms. Jeny Figueredo Frias, Minister Counselor at the Embassy of Venezuela in Washington, D.C.
This decision is in response to the Government of Venezuela’s decision yesterday to expel Commander John Correa, U.S. Naval Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela.
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Released on February 3, 2006
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