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The USA's State Department has refused to acceed to President Hugo Chavez's demand that its nominee for Venezuelan ambassador, Larry Palmer, be withdrawn.
Chavez has been angered by some of Palmer's comments about the presence of FARC rebels there.
Instead, State has revoked envoy Bernardo Alvarez Herrera's visa and expelled him.
Revocation means he cannot return.
Chavez had all but dared the USA to end diplomatic ties when he said:
"They will do what they want, but that man is not coming here as ambassador. Anyone who comes here as an ambassador has to show respect. This is a country that must be respected."
