Escalation

Nicaragua cuts ties with Colombia

Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega says he is breaking off diplomatic relations with Colombia.

The move comes amid a growing crisis over a Colombian raid into Ecuador to kill leftist Farc rebels.

Venezuela and Ecuador have already broken off diplomatic ties and moved troops to their borders with Colombia.

Mr Ortega said "we are breaking off relations because of the political terrorism" carried out by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.

He made the announcement in his capital, Managua, with Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa at his side.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7282336.stm


Oh, and guess who stated in response to the conflict; "Colombia is an ally of the United States in South America and that Washington supports Colombia's efforts to continue its democratization and economic progress."

And; "We have a very good friend and ally in Colombia."

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