Táchira border closure hurts Colombia-Venezuela trade

Nighttime border closures between Táchira, Venezuela, and Norte de Santander, Colombia, are significantly hindering bilateral trade. The president of Fedecámaras in Táchira, Gipsy Pineda, stated that these closures, lasting nearly 12 hours, restrict export potential by up to 50%. She emphasized the need for 24-hour customs operations. Pineda also highlighted the importance of rebalancing the trade relationship, as Venezuela's share has decreased from 20% to 10%. She requested the full reactivation of bilateral corridors.