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Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega says he is breaking off diplomatic relations with Colombia.Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega says he is breaking off diplomatic relations with Colombia.
The move comes amid a growing crisis over a Colombian raid into Ecuador to kill leftist Farc rebels.The move comes amid a growing crisis over a Colombian raid into Ecuador to kill leftist Farc rebels.
Venezuela and Ecuador have already broken off diplomatic ties and moved troops to their borders with Colombia.Venezuela and Ecuador have already broken off diplomatic ties and moved troops to their borders with Colombia.
Mr Ortega said "we are breaking off relations because of the political terrorism" carried out by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.Mr Ortega said "we are breaking off relations because of the political terrorism" carried out by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.
He made the announcement in his capital, Managua, with Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa at his side.He made the announcement in his capital, Managua, with Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa at his side.
Mr Correa is on a tour of Latin American capitals to rally opposition to Colombia's cross-border raid on Saturday.Mr Correa is on a tour of Latin American capitals to rally opposition to Colombia's cross-border raid on Saturday.
Senior Colombian Farc rebel leader Raul Reyes was killed along with at least 16 other people at a jungle camp just inside Ecuador's border.Senior Colombian Farc rebel leader Raul Reyes was killed along with at least 16 other people at a jungle camp just inside Ecuador's border.
Calm urged
Tensions have risen in the region since the raid.
Latin American leaders have urged calm and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has called for a "diplomatic resolution" to the crisis.
Ecuador has moved soldiers towards its border with ColombiaAn opportunity for talks could arise in the Dominican Republic, where regional leaders are gathering for a meeting of the Rio Group.
Latin American presidents, including those from Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador, are expected to meet on Friday.
The presidents of Ecuador and Venezuela have called for clear international condemnation of Colombia's actions.
The Organisation of American States (OAS) on Wednesday unanimously approved a resolution saying that Colombia had violated the "principles of international law" by crossing into Ecuador, but stopped short of an outright condemnation.
The 34 OAS member states agreed to set up a commission of inquiry led by OAS head Jose Miguel Insulza to investigate the incursion and scheduled a meeting of OAS foreign ministers for 17 March.
Colombia has waged a five-decade conflict with Farc rebels who finance themselves through the cocaine trade and by kidnapping hostages for ransom or political gain.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had become involved in mediation efforts to free Farc-held hostages in Colombia, securing the release of six this year.