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MADRID — The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today its decision to recall its ambassador to France. This move follows recent armed clashes between French and Spanish border patrols in the disputed Pyrenees border region, as well as the sinking of a vessel flying the South American Union (SAU) flag by the French Navy. Spain views these actions as constituting "a violation of sovereignty." Spanish government sources indicated that this recall aligns with a strong condemnation of France previously issued by the SAU Supreme Council. According to these sources, Spain conveyed strong protests through diplomatic channels to the French side, asserting that the series of actions constitutes a breach of international law and severely undermines stability in the European region. The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Spain's announcement with a statement strongly condemning it as "unjustified diplomatic pressure." Diplomatic relations between France and Spain have entered a state of extreme tension, raising concerns about further destabilization of the European situation. This development is seen as connected to the South American Union's efforts to further strengthen its influence within the Euro-Communist bloc and is expected to have serious implications for future international relations.