The Venezuelan government said Wednesday that its border with Colombia remains open despite a diplomatic impasse between both nations.
The impasse was triggered by the alleged weapon supply from Caracas to Colombian rebel groups.
Venezuelan Vice President Ramon Carrizalez said despite his government’s decision to freeze diplomatic ties with Colombia, Venezuela had not issued any measures to close the border or block trade.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Tuesday announced his government’s decision to sever diplomatic and commercial ties with Colombia.
He ordered the withdrawal of all diplomatic staff in Colombia and added that economic and diplomatic ties with Colombia were frozen. Read more…