Published 2 years ago

Colombia, Venezuela set to reopen cargo trade at two major crossings

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Venezuela and Colombia reopen their border to vehicles transporting goods following seven years of partial closure. The South American neighbors broke off diplomatic relations in 2019 under Colombia's conservative president Ivan Duque. Colombia's first ever left-wing president has moved to mend relations with Venezuela's populist leftist government.

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Reuters

Colombia, Venezuela reopen cargo trade as relations thaw

Colombia and Venezuela reopened cargo transport at a major border crossingon Monday, potentially enabling billions of dollars in trade after years of icy bilateral relations and heavily-restricted economic ties.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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KVIA

Cargo traffic movement resumes between Colombia, Venezuela

By ASTRID SUÁREZ and REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated PressBOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Trucks loaded with aluminum and medications have crossed a bridge linking Colombia and Venezuela for the first time in seven years. It gives regional businesses hope for growing trade. Colombia’s new leftist President Gustavo Petro took office last month and quickly moved to reestablish ties with Venezuela’s government. He was on hand as the trucks rolled across the …

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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Financial Post

Cargo traffic movement resumes between Colombia, Venezuela

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Trucks loaded with aluminum and medications crossed a bridge linking Colombia and Venezuela for the first time in seven years Monday following restoration of diplomatic relations, giving regional businesses hope for growing trade. Read More

2 years ago·Canada

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Bloomberg

Colombia and Venezuela Re-Open Border After Years of Hostility

2 years ago·United States

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npr

Colombia and Venezuela are re-opening their border after seven years

What might the official re-opening of the border to trade between Colombia and Venezuela mean for the two countries - and for the record number of Venezuelans trying to leave their own country?

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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