Brazil to Stop Running Argentine Embassy in Caracas as Ties Sink

Residence Hall of the Embassy of the Republic of Argentina in Caracas, Venezuela.Photographer: Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Getty Images

Brazil plans to relinquish custody of Argentina’s embassy and diplomatic interests in Caracas as ties between Brasilia and Buenos Aires deteriorate, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter.

The change could take effect in coming days, according to one of the people. Brazil has informed both Argentina and Venezuela of its decision, another person said, adding Brazil will continue to represent Peru’s embassy and interests in Venezuela.