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"There are also signs that could implicate Colombian functionaries," the official communique added. "If this extremely grave possibility, which would violate Venezuelan sovereignty, is verified, the actions merited by the case will be taken."
A violation of national sovereignty, which would "drag us into a conflict that, although tragic, can and must only be resolved by Colombians themselves", will "definitely not be tolerated," the statement concludes.
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And in Venezuela, Foreign Minister Rodríguez, after describing the kidnapping as "an international crime," added that his country also condemns "the cold-blooded murders of not only Venezuelan soldiers in recent months, but of Venezuelan civilians as well."
He was referring to an incident last September, when irregular Colombian combatants ambushed an inspection team of oil company employees and their military guard in southwestern Venezuela near the border, killing four soldiers and a female engineer.
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