Venezuela's Maritime Border With Dutch Antilles Islands Closed - Reports
22:37 19.02.2019
Venezuelan maritime border with Dutch Caribbean has been closed, regional Venezuelan military chef said.
Venezuela's regional military chief said on Tuesday that he had ordered the closure of Venezuelan maritime border with Dutch Antilles Islands, Reuters reported.
The border closure suspends sailing and flights from Curacao, Aruba and Bonaire, the outlet said, quoting Vice Admiral Quintero Martinez.
Venezuela is currently in a state of political crisis, which escalated in late January when Venezuelan opposition parliament speaker Juan Guaido declared himself interim president, disputing last year's re-election of Maduro. Guaido was recognized by the United States and a number of other countries. Russia, China, Mexico, Turkey and Uruguay on the other hand were among those that voiced their support for Maduro as the country's legitimately elected president.
On Monday, Trump called on Venezuelan military officers to not follow orders of President Nicolas Maduro to block the humanitarian aid deliveries to the country. Trump called on Venezuelan officials and military officers to accept the offer of amnesty made by the opposition leader. The US leader added that Washington is seeking a peaceful transition of power in Venezuela but "all options" remain open.
President Nicolas Maduro government had refused to take in the aid thus far, saying it could justify foreign interference in the country's domestic affairs.
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