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

Colombia and Venezuela reopen the common border closed seven years ago

September 26, 2022 - Simon Bolivar Bridge (Venezuela/Colombia) - EFE.Colombia and Venezuela officially reopened their common border on Monday, which was closed for seven years, with an act led by President Gustavo Petro and, on the Venezuelan side, the governor of the state of Táchira, Freddy Bernal, and the ministers of Transport and The protocol ceremony, which began with the interpretation of the national anthems and greetings from the hands …

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.