Brazil, Argentina Seek to Resolve Colombia-Venezuela Border Spat

Brazil and Argentina's foreign ministers visited Bogota on Friday in an effort to kick-start dialogue between Colombia and Venezuela over a border crisis that has seen more than 16,000 Colombians leave their adopted home. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro last month closed several border crossings and deported 1,300 Colombians in what he called a crackdown on smuggling and crime in the turbulent area. Another 15,000 have crossed the border voluntarily during the sweep, according...

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