The principal crossing point from Venezuela into Colombia, the frontier city of Cúcuta, has seen rising levels of violence as it struggles to confront the growing strength of Venezuelan criminal groups.
It is an election year in Venezuela, and President Nicolás Maduro is determined to cling to power. His criminal alliances will be crucial for the survival of his regime.
The protests are over the price of gasoline, mandatory accident insurance (SOAT), and alleged abuses by transit authorities, such as demanding cash bribes.
The judge, already known for racy photos on social media, was said to have crossed a line by her live video and behavior during a criminal court proceeding.
Colombian low-cost carrier Viva Air continues its growth as it takes delivery of new Airbus A320neo aircraft and deploys them to its ever-expanding network of destinations. In just the past two weeks, Viva has announced the addition of several new Colombian cities and...