Published: 12:56, March 30, 2023 | Updated: 13:09, March 30, 2023
Peru announces 'definitive withdrawal' of ambassador from Colombia
By Reuters

This Oct 1, 2019 file photo shows the Government Palace in Lima. (PHOTO / AFP)

LIMA - Peru's government on Wednesday announced the "definitive withdrawal" of its ambassador from Colombia amid diplomatic tensions between both countries.

The decision responds to "repetitive interventionist and offensive comments" from Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Peru's foreign ministry said in a statement.