(CNN) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez froze diplomatic relations with Colombia late Tuesday, citing verbal aggressions from the neighboring South American country. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro speaks to journalists on Monday in Caracas. The televised announcement followed declarations from the Colombian government Monday that anti-tank weapons purchased by Venezuela ended up in the hands of the guerrilla Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known as the FARC. In addition, Colombian President Alvaro Uribe said the guerrillas were trying to buy anti-aircraft missiles. Venezuela received a shipment of Russian SA-24 Igla shoulder-fired missiles earlier this year and showed them off at military parade in April.
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Venezuela recalls ambassador to Colombia, most of embassy staff
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Colombia claims weapons purchased by Venezuela ended up in hands of guerrillas
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Venezuela President Chavez threatens takeover of Colombian firms in his country
Colombia's claims are "mistaken," added @placeholder, who called the country's leaders "irresponsible."