Colombia militarized its border with Venezuela

Amid strong electoral tension

He Colombian Government under the direction of the president Gustavo Petro decided to militarize the borders with Venezuela. This measure coincides with the announcement by the neighbouring country that it will keep its points open during the presidential elections on 28 July.

The situation is delicate, since the electoral contest is marked by the tension between the dictatorship of Nicolas Maduro and the opposition.

Venezuelan Defense Minister, Vladimir Godfatherissued a resolution establishing strict control of border movement between July 26 and 29, according to information obtained by Blu Radio. This decision seeks to prevent any threat to the security of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela during the presidential elections.

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The resolution states that during this period, strict supervision of all transit routes – land, air and sea – will be carried out, in addition to prohibiting the carrying of weapons, the sale of alcoholic beverages and public gatherings.

The document specifies that the Strategic Operational Command of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (Ceofanb) The resolution will have to implement comprehensive control measures to ensure the integrity of the borders. Article 1 of the resolution states that controls will be established from 12:01 a.m. on July 26 until 11:59 p.m. on July 29. The aim is to safeguard national security and prevent any disruption during the electoral process.

“In order to safeguard the inviolability of borders and prevent activities of persons who could represent threats to security” It is read in the document.

The Colombian government has decided to reinforce its military presence on the borders with Venezuela in order to protect national sovereignty and ensure that any possible repercussions of the political situation in Venezuela do not affect Colombia.