On the border with Colombia, individuals wait to see what occurs subsequentrevealed at 01:55 GMT
Daniel Pardo Vegalara
BBC Mundo, reporting from the Colombia-Venezuela border
BBC Mundo stories from a quiet Venezuela-Colombia border after Maduro’s arrest
This border between Colombia and Venezuela is among the most lively and vibrant locations you’ll find, even on a January third like at present. That is why this absence of noise—of bikes, of commerce—is known right here as proof that Venezuelans, who come every day to buy in town of Cúcuta, are ready to see what will occur in their nation.
Colombia is the nation most affected by what occurs in Venezuela. One third of the eight million migrants who left the nation are on this aspect of the border. Whatever occurs in Venezuela will present its first penalties right here.
That is why you will need to perceive the context of this border. Over the final decade, unlawful armed teams have proliferated, gained affect, and turn out to be extra skilled. Here, there are guerrilla teams, paramilitaries, and drug traffickers who’re stronger than ever, and now it’s possible that they will act as authorities or enter into battle with each other.
This is one thing we have now already seen right here in earlier years. It is what often occurs when energy constructions are shaken in a rustic with out establishments or the rule of legislation. And it’s what could occur in Venezuela if there isn’t a sturdy plan for a transition of energy following Maduro’s seize.