Crowds of Venezuelans Storm Colombian Border
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–Researched and written by Brandon Cartagena
The Venezuelan government closed its border with Colombia in 2015, but swarms of Venezuelan citizens have been crossing the border to purchase basic goods that are unavailable in their home country. Due to the high demand for Colombian goods, the Venezuelan government has allowed temporary visits to Colombia; however, many Venezuelans have been disappointed to find that Colombian stores are just as vacant as those of their home country. The massive influx of Venezuelans has caused panic amongst many Colombian business owners. Additionally, Leftist Governor Vielma Mora of Táchira, Venezuela claims that this massive crusade was orchestrated by the Right.
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