Pubdate: Tue, 28 Nov 2000
Source: New York Times (NY)
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Author: Reuters

ANDEAN MEETING CANCELED

CARACAS, Venezuela, Nov. 27 — Venezuela canceled a Dec. 8-9 meeting of 
leaders from the Andean region today, citing schedule problems, but the 
move came amid a war of words with Colombia over its plans to intensify its 
fight against drugs and Marxist rebels.

The dispute heated up after Caracas served as host last week to a meeting 
with Colombian rebel representatives. Colombia recalled its ambassador to 
Venezuela for consultations, a move Venezuela copied today.
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