El Salvador Expels Venezuelan Diplomats from the Country

• 11.03.2019, 15:25
•  America

El Salvador said on Saturday it had ordered Venezuela’s diplomats to leave the Central American country within 48 hours, arguing that the decision was in line with its position that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is illegitimate, Reuters reports.

In a statement, the government said President Nayib Bukele recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president until free elections were held in the South American country. El Salvador will receive a new Venezuela diplomatic corps, named by Guaido, the government added.

"In the near future, El Salvador awaits the receipt of credentials for Venezuela’s new diplomatic representation," the statement said.