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

Colombia and Venezuela reopen border crossing after 7 years

The reopening was a key campaign promise from the recently elected President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro. The Simon Bolivar international bridge had been closed for seven years.

Colombia and Venezuela open border after years of closure due to political spat

Venezuela and Colombia on Monday reopened their border to vehicles transporting goods following seven years of partial closure, including three years in which it was fully closed due to a political spat.

South America: Colombia and Venezuela reopen common border

For the first time, another truck crossed the border from Colombia to Venezuela. For seven years, the neighboring countries of South America showed themselves the cold shoulder.

Colombia-Venezuela border reopens after 7 years

Border reopened after diplomatic relations between both countries were restored following election of Gustavo Petro - Anadolu Agency

Colombia and Venezuela reopen their common border of more than 2 thousand kilometers

Colombia and Venezuela reopened their common border for pedestrians and vehicles after seven years of partial closure and three years of total closure due to ideological differences.

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