Land border with Colombia will remain closed until Monday, FANB reported

The operational strategic commander of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) of VenezuelaDomingo Hernández Lárez, reported this Friday about the closure for the border movement of people as well as vehicular passagewithin the framework of the presidential elections which will take place this Sunday in the country.

Through his X account, the official specified this information, even though a recent resolution of the Ministries of Defense and Interior, dated July 18, stipulates strict control of the “border movement of people, both by land, air and sea, as well as the passage of vehicles”, without referring to any type of closure, as stated by Banca y Negocios.

He also highlighted that The measure began to apply from 12:01 am this Friday and will extend until next Monday at 11:59 pm.

Hernández Lárez stated that this measure seeks to “safeguard the inviolability of borders and prevent activities of persons who could represent threats to security” from Venezuela, which borders, on land, with Colombia and Brazil.

“Citizen security and support bodies have the duty to implement special measures that provide due protection to citizens to guarantee their right to participate in the presidential election on July 28.“, held.

This resolution of the Defense and Interior ministries, which “may extend the periods and hours” established, also notes that”The suspension of the carrying of firearms and knives remains in place” y “The sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages is prohibited throughout the national territory”.

He also indicated that Establishments and businesses that do not comply with the provisions will be closed immediately.immediate” by duly authorized officialswho will notify the competent institutions to determine civil, criminal and administrative responsibilities.

Public meetings and demonstrations, gatherings of people and any other similar act that may disrupt or affect the normal development of the electoral process are also prohibited.