Colombian Foreign Ministry clarifies that border with Venezuela maintains its usual schedule

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The Colombian government clarified that the border crossing between its country and Venezuela maintains its usual schedule, Contrary to what the governor of Táchira state, Freddy Bernal, said this week on the subject.

“To date and until an official announcement, the schedule continues to be from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day.”he pointed out document of the Colombian Foreign Ministry. “This schedule remains unchanged until the national border control authorities agree on new conditions.”.

Although the situation remains the same, the Colombian government highlighted the creation of a technical committee with authorities from both countries to study possible changes.

“The extension of hours must be carried out by mutual agreement with the national authorities of the neighbouring country in a coordinated and progressive manner”the statement added.

According to Bernal, The border crossing hours had been extended until 12 midnight.a measure that would come into effect on Monday, April 8.

“In this way we continue to advance in cross-border mobility and the exchange of goods and products, but the most important thing is the climate of peace between the state of Táchira and Norte del Santander”, The governor explained before a response was issued from Colombia.