Colombia and Venezuela to reopen shared border to cargo transport
2 years, 3 months ago

Colombia and Venezuela to reopen shared border to cargo transport

Al Jazeera  

Easing of restrictions comes as neighbouring countries seek to normalise relations after years of tension. The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela have announced that commercial flights will resume between the two nations and cargo transport will be allowed across their shared border on September 26 after a years-long closure. The announcement on Friday marks the latest example of increased cooperation between the neighbouring countries since left-wing Colombian President Gustavo Petro took office in August on a promise to re-establish formal relations with Venezuela. The 2,200km shared border between Colombia and Venezuela is currently open to pedestrian traffic, but only limited cargo transport. Colombia’s ambassador arrived in Venezuela last month and was welcomed by Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Rander Pena Ramirez, who tweeted that “our historical ties summon us to work together for the happiness of our peoples”.

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Venezuela sees some perks of renewed ties with Colombia after years of disputes
1 year, 8 months ago

Venezuela sees some perks of renewed ties with Colombia after years of disputes

NPR  

Venezuela sees some perks of renewed ties with Colombia after years of disputes Enlarge this image toggle caption John Otis for NPR John Otis for NPR SAN ANTONIO DEL TÁCHIRA, Venezuela — At a warehouse in this Venezuelan border town, customs officials inspect tractor trailers loaded with imports from neighboring Colombia. "Now, Venezuela doesn't even rank among Colombia's top-20 trade …

Colombia and Venezuela to fully reopen shared border
1 year, 11 months ago

Colombia and Venezuela to fully reopen shared border

Al Jazeera  

The two countries will allow passage of cargo and passenger transport via the Tienditas International Bridge from January 1. Venezuela and Colombia will fully reopen their shared border on January 1 to allow passage of cargo and passenger transport via the cross-border Tienditas International Bridge, Colombia Migration said in a statement. The South American countries already reopened in September their …

Colombia-Venezuela border reopening raises hopes, new questions
2 years, 2 months ago

Colombia-Venezuela border reopening raises hopes, new questions

Al Jazeera  

Colombian President Gustavo Petro hails reopening as a victory, while experts say more must be done to improve security. “We are happy that this will allow more commerce from Colombia into Venezuela,” said Maria, a fruit seller in the Colombian border town of Villa del Rosario, who only gave Al Jazeera her first name. On the campaign trail, Petro – …

Venezuela-Colombia border reopens to trade as tensions ease
2 years, 2 months ago

Venezuela-Colombia border reopens to trade as tensions ease

Al Jazeera  

People along the shared border hope the reopening of border crossings to cargo will boost the economy after a years-long closure. Trucks loaded with aluminum and medications have crossed a bridge linking Colombia and Venezuela for the first time in seven years, as the neighbouring countries continue to mend relations after years of political conflict. The border reopening – which …

Colombia troop deployment at Venezuela border raises questions
3 years, 2 months ago

Colombia troop deployment at Venezuela border raises questions

Al Jazeera  

Bogota, Colombia – Colombia has sent 14,000 soldiers to its border with Venezuela, which is reopening this week after a three-year closure, in a move rights groups and political analysts say could fuel tensions between the countries. This week, however, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez expressed optimism at the border’s reopening, saying on Monday that the decision was made after …

Colombia extends border closure with Venezuela
3 years, 6 months ago

Colombia extends border closure with Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

The Colombian Foreign Ministry cites COVID for sealing the border, where violence has also broken out, until September 1. Colombia will keep its border with Venezuela shut until September 1, scrapping earlier plans to reopen on June 1, the nation’s Foreign Ministry has said in a decree. Late on Monday, the Colombian Defence Ministry said Venezuela released eight soldiers who …

Venezuelan migrants welcome new Colombian protection measure
3 years, 10 months ago

Venezuelan migrants welcome new Colombian protection measure

The Independent  

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