Freight traffic resumed between Colombia and Venezuela for The first time in Seven years on Monday after the Renaissance of Diplomatic relations between the two countries countries.
Colombia new Leftist President Gustavo Petro, who took office in August and quickly moved to restore relations with Venezuela governmentI was on On the other hand, trucks were rolling across the Simon Bolivar International Bridge between Cúcuta, Colombia, and San Antonio, Venezuela. was once one of The busiest crossing between the two South American countries.
population of border areas and business friends in Both countries Anticipate appeal of movement of goods to generate jobs and reduce Booming illegal trade.
Sandra Guzman Lizarazu, President of Colombian Federation of logistics agents in International trade, which had to close all except one of 15 customs warehouses in Colombian border city of Cúcuta when commercial traffic was blocked.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in In 2015 he ordered the closure of border crossings during what he described as a crackdown on smuggling. Traffic eventually resumed, and some very limited merchandise continued move across the north bridge.
Relationships were already Tense between socialist Maduro government Colombia is allied with the United States. They were exposed to more tension after Maduro’s re-election in 2018, which Colombia, the United States and many other countries deemed illegitimate. Diplomatic relations have been severed as follows year.
Trade between the two countries It reached $2.4 billion in 2014 but decreased to about 406 million dollars last year – bone of Venezuela imports from Colombia – according to the room of Venezuelan-Colombian Economic Integration. The groupBased on in Venezuela estimates that this year its activity could exceed one billion dollars if the crossings were reopened to vehicular traffic.
Venezuelan government It has been estimated that the trade exchange within year of Fully reopened borders could exceed $4 billion.
The first truck To cross the bridge he entered Colombia carrying aluminum coils from Venezuela. The next truck he moved in Opposite direction and withdrawal of drugs. Each is decorated with Flags are launched upon entering the neighboring country.
Petro said the truck movement is a “symbol of Unity” indicated that the border should It is not closed.
“Globalization is above all else trade unity among neighbors event. “anyone who It measures the flows of international tradecultural flows, population flows, he will always find that the greatest amount Among the neighbors this is how It was before the sectarian madness took over hearts and minds. So it was between Colombia and Venezuela.”
Venezuelan Transport Minister Ramon Velasquez shook Petro’s hand repeatedly while standing with a group of Officials, including ambassadors of Both countriesin the middle of the bridge.
Maduro did not attend the ceremony at the bridge. I trimmed him public Appearance of in Relatively uncontrolled places since 2018, when two drones detonated explosives near it during military procession in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
Colombia and Venezuela share Limit of About 1,370 miles (2,200 kilometers). Thieves, drug dealers, paramilitaries, and guerrillas are taking advantage of it of The remote And the landscape is desolate to work, although that did not deter legal trade Before Maduro orders the closure of official border crossings.
All but two of The bridges are within 45 miles (75 kilometers) stretchwhich was handled before 60% shutdown of Business activity between neighbors.
Javier Papon, President of The board of directors of Cúcuta room of Trade, said reopening the bridge to commercial traffic could discourage smuggling because business Owners prefer to export their products legally with All guarantees.
“It will reduce “The illegal mediation that is taking place towards Venezuela,” Papon said.
In addition to combating smuggling, one of The main challenges Governments face It is to ensure security along the border where there is a presence of Illegal armed groups, such as the guerrilla National Liberation Army, the Clan del Golfo and dissident members of Extinct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
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Freight traffic resumed between Colombia and Venezuela for The first time in Seven years on Monday after the Renaissance of Diplomatic relations between the two countries countries.
Colombia new Leftist President Gustavo Petro, who took office in August and quickly moved to restore relations with Venezuela governmentI was on On the other hand, trucks were rolling across the Simon Bolivar International Bridge between Cúcuta, Colombia, and San Antonio, Venezuela. was once one of The busiest crossing between the two South American countries.
population of border areas and business friends in Both countries Anticipate appeal of movement of goods to generate jobs and reduce Booming illegal trade.
Sandra Guzman Lizarazu, President of Colombian Federation of logistics agents in International trade, which had to close all except one of 15 customs warehouses in Colombian border city of Cúcuta when commercial traffic was blocked.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in In 2015 he ordered the closure of border crossings during what he described as a crackdown on smuggling. Traffic eventually resumed, and some very limited merchandise continued move across the north bridge.
Relationships were already Tense between socialist Maduro government Colombia is allied with the United States. They were exposed to more tension after Maduro’s re-election in 2018, which Colombia, the United States and many other countries deemed illegitimate. Diplomatic relations have been severed as follows year.
Trade between the two countries It reached $2.4 billion in 2014 but decreased to about 406 million dollars last year – bone of Venezuela imports from Colombia – according to the room of Venezuelan-Colombian Economic Integration. The groupBased on in Venezuela estimates that this year its activity could exceed one billion dollars if the crossings were reopened to vehicular traffic.
Venezuelan government It has been estimated that the trade exchange within year of Fully reopened borders could exceed $4 billion.
The first truck To cross the bridge he entered Colombia carrying aluminum coils from Venezuela. The next truck he moved in Opposite direction and withdrawal of drugs. Each is decorated with Flags are launched upon entering the neighboring country.
Petro said the truck movement is a “symbol of Unity” indicated that the border should It is not closed.
“Globalization is above all else trade unity among neighbors event. “anyone who It measures the flows of international tradecultural flows, population flows, he will always find that the greatest amount Among the neighbors this is how It was before the sectarian madness took over hearts and minds. So it was between Colombia and Venezuela.”
Venezuelan Transport Minister Ramon Velasquez shook Petro’s hand repeatedly while standing with a group of Officials, including ambassadors of Both countriesin the middle of the bridge.
Maduro did not attend the ceremony at the bridge. I trimmed him public Appearance of in Relatively uncontrolled places since 2018, when two drones detonated explosives near it during military procession in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
Colombia and Venezuela share Limit of About 1,370 miles (2,200 kilometers). Thieves, drug dealers, paramilitaries, and guerrillas are taking advantage of it of The remote And the landscape is desolate to work, although that did not deter legal trade Before Maduro orders the closure of official border crossings.
All but two of The bridges are within 45 miles (75 kilometers) stretchwhich was handled before 60% shutdown of Business activity between neighbors.
Javier Papon, President of The board of directors of Cúcuta room of Trade, said reopening the bridge to commercial traffic could discourage smuggling because business Owners prefer to export their products legally with All guarantees.
“It will reduce “The illegal mediation that is taking place towards Venezuela,” Papon said.
In addition to combating smuggling, one of The main challenges Governments face It is to ensure security along the border where there is a presence of Illegal armed groups, such as the guerrilla National Liberation Army, the Clan del Golfo and dissident members of Extinct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.
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