CARACAS, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said Wednesday that in view of the rifts between Venezuela and Peru, he decided to recall his country's ambassador to Lima, Cruz Martinez, local media reported.

    Chavez announced the decision after meeting with Bolivian President Evo Morales during a visit to Bolivia.

    The Peruvian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on April 29 that the Peruvian government decided to withdraw its ambassador from Venezuela "with immediate effect due to its persistent and flagrant interference in Peru's domestic affairs."

    Peru on Tuesday accused Venezuela of meddling in Peru's election campaign. Venezuela's permanent representative to the Organization of American States, Jorge Valera, rejected Peru's accusations. Enditem