Resignation coincides with Peru’s decision to refer spying allegation to Interpol

Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto Van Klaveran resigned from his position on Wednesday in order to lead Chile’s defense team in the ongoing maritime dispute with Peru.

Peru sued Chile over the disputed maritime border earlier this year and the case will be heard at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague in the Netherlands.

Van Klaveran will be replaced by former Undersecretary of Marine and Aviation, Angel Flisfich.

Albert Van Klaveren on Wednesday resigned from his post has undersecretary of Foreign affairs to concentrate on Chiles maritime border dispute with Peru. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia