Colombian President Gustavo Petro meets with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas to discuss issues relating to the environment and the re-opening of the border between the two nations, among others. This is the first time that the presidents of Colombia and Venezuela have met since they broke off relations in 2019. 2022-11-1
Venezuelan National Assembly leader Juan Guaidó formally requests help from the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) for "strategic and operational planning" against the government of Nicolás Maduro. 2019-05-13
The Nicolás Maduro-aligned Constituent National Assembly formally strips opposition leader and National Assembly President Juan Guaidó of his immunity from prosecution, potentially paving the way for his arrest. 2019-04-2
In response to the Venezuelan Bolivarian National Guard's armed infiltration of Norte de Santander, Colombia four days ago, Venezuela releases a statement calling it "supposed" and "fake news", despite clear video of Venezuelan helicopters in Colombian territory. 2018-08-23
Venezuelan authorities detain six people involved in what they call an assassination attempt on Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro. 2018-08-5
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro blames an alleged assassination attempt on Colombia and Venezuelan exiles in the U.S. state of Florida. 2018-08-4
Departing Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos grants 2-year citizenship rights to over 440,000 displaced Venezuelans living in Colombia, giving them certainty in access to medical and financial aid. 2018-08-2
Departing Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos grants 2-year citizenship rights to over 440,000 displaced Venezuelans living in Colombia, giving them certainty in access to medical and financial aid. [https:--reliefweb.int-sites-reliefweb.int-files-resources-65043.pdf (United Nations)], [https:--abcnews.go.com-International-wireStory-colombian-president-lends-hand-refugees-venezuela-56993094 (ABC News)]Colombia-Venezuela relations2018-08-2