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Colombia–Venezuela relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the South American neighboring countries of Colombia and Venezuela. The relationship has developed since the early 16th century, when Spanish colonizers created the Province of Santa Marta (now Colombia) [ 1 ] [ 2 ] and the Province of New Andalucia (now Venezuela). [ 3 ]
The embassy is also accredited to the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, and the Republic of Suriname. [1] The embassy is charged with representing the interests of the President and Government of Colombia, improving diplomatic relations between Colombia and the accredited countries, promoting and improving the image and standing of Colombia in the accredited nations, promoting the Culture of ...
At the same time, Venezuela sees Colombia as threatening because of its frequent paramilitary incursions across the border and Colombia's connection to the United States. The 2008 Andean crisis and the 2010 diplomatic crisis are good examples of how rapidly tensions can flare between the two countries and result in a delicate security situation.
U.S. President Donald Trump - who during his first term used a "maximum pressure" sanctions policy against President Nicolas Maduro - referred to Maduro as a dictator during the 2024 U.S. campaign.
HOUSTON/WASHINGTON/BRASILIA (Reuters) -More than two weeks after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claimed reelection victory, the U.S. and other Western countries are showing little sign of ...
Pages in category "Colombia–Venezuela relations" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The meeting on immigration, drugs and Venezuela was emblematic of the ideological balancing act the United States tries to navigate in its dealings with Colombia.
Since 2002, the relationship between Colombia and Venezuela has fluctuated due to the ideological differences that separate Hugo Chávez and Álvaro Uribe. The relationship between the two countries once again reached a low point in November 2007 after a failed effort to achieve a humanitarian exchange, causing the relations to freeze. [72]