US partially suspends visa issuances in Venezuela

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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Venezuela is partially suspending the issuance of tourist visas because President Nicolas Maduro’s recent expulsion of American diplomats has left it understaffed.

The embassy says last month’s expulsion of three consular officials and delays by Maduro’s socialist government in authorizing the arrival of new U.S. officials makes it impossible to meet demand for visas.

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