Venezuela's foreign minister denounces a coup in Paraguay

Earlier, the Union of South American Nations (Unasur) warned that it would take action and implement the integration protocols in force, which involve sanctions

Foreign Minister Nicolás Maduro upon his arrival at the Paraguayan Congress (Photo: AP)

EL UNIVERSAL

Friday June 22, 2012 05:52 PM

Foreign Minister of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro on Friday said that the Paraguayan Congress' decision to dismiss President Fernando Lugo has "a whiff of coup."

"We will inform our presidents" and see what decisions will be made, stated Maduro, who is in Asunción together with other foreign ministers of the Union of South American Nations (Unasur), DPA reported.

Earlier, the Unasur warned that it would take action and implement the integration protocols in force, which involve sanctions.

Paraguay's Senate decided on Friday to remove Lugo for malfeasance in office. Lugo will be replaced immediately by Vice-President Federico Franco.

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