Venezuela cuts commercial ties with Panama officials, firms
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CARACAS/PANAMA CITY (Reuters) – Venezuela said on Thursday it was halting commercial relations with Panamanian officials and companies, including regional airline Copa, for alleged involvement in money laundering, prompting Panama to recall its ambassador.