July 25, 2024

Colombia’s land, river borders to stay shut over virus

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Colombia will keep its land and river borders closed until Jan. 16 to reduce the spread of COVID-19 infections, the country’s migration agency said Monday.  The measure is especially aimed at stopping the flow of migration from neighboring Venezuela, which shares a porous border with Colombia that is crossed by millions of migrants seeking to escape Venezuela’s economic and social crises.  By Laura Gamba. Full Text -> Anadolu Agency

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