Venezuela closes international border bridge with Colombia

Venezuela closes international border bridge with Colombia for three days
Venezuela closed its borders and airspace to Colombia on Friday, the day President Nicolas Maduro is to be sworn in as the country's highest authority.
Venezuela closes Colombia border ahead of Maduro's swearing-in
Nicolas Maduro is set to be inaugurated for a third term despite alleged vote fraud and international condemnation of his repressive tactics. His opponent was briefly detained at a protest on Thursday.
Caracas prepares for Nicolás Maduro's third term inauguration ceremony as Venezuela closes border crossings with Colombia
The Venezuelan capital Caracas was getting ready on Friday to host the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro's third consecutive term as leader. Several central avenues of the city were blocked for the celebration under heavy police patrols.
Brazil-Venezuela Border to Be Closed Through Jan. 13, Brazil Govt Says
The border between Brazil and Venezuela will be closed through to Monday Jan. 13, the Brazilian government said in a statement on Friday, adding the decision had been made by the Venezuelan authorities.
Venezuela Closes Colombia Border Before President's Inauguration: Governor
Venezuela closed its border with Colombia on Friday ahead of President Nicolas Maduro's inauguration, the governor of a frontier state said, citing an "international conspiracy".
Venezuela Closes Border with Colombia Citing 'International Conspiracy' As Maduro Claims a Third Term In Contested Inauguration
The announcement comes a day after opposition leader María Corina Machado reappeared in public after months in hiding, was apprehended and later released
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UNICEF Support For Venezuelan Migrant Children In Colombia
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During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous ...
Maduro’s Strongman Tactics Send Venezuelan Opposition Scrambling
The strongman closed airways and land crossings through neighboring Colombia to prevent Edmundo González from entering the ...