04 Sep 2019 | 09:39 AM UTC
Venezuela: Heightened security at Venezuela-Colombia border September 3-30
Neighboring Colombia’s military exercises has prompted Venezuelan authorities to increase security as of September 3; heightened security expected
Event
President Nicolas Maduro has ordered for increased security measures at the Venezuela-Colombia border as of Tuesday, September 3, due to neighboring Colombia's planned military exercises. The exercises are planned from Tuesday, September 10, through Sunday, September 29. Observed as a threat, the exercises have prompted a heightened alert for armed forces and military units in the area. A heightened security presence is to be expected at and near the Venezuela-Colombia border.
Advice
While travel to the border area is highly advised against, those planning on traveling through are advised to expect heightened security measures and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
