Colombia–Venezuela relations refers to the diplomatic relations between the South American neighboring countries of Colombia and Venezuela. The relationship has developed since the early 16th century, when Spanish colonizers created the Province of Santa Marta (now Colombia) [1][2] and the Province of New Andalucia (now Venezuela). [3]

Oct 31, 2024 · A new diplomatic clash between the foreign ministers of Colombia and Venezuela has erupted at COP16, which concludes this week in Cali.

Jan 30, 2025 · On January 16th violence erupted in Catatumbo on Colombia’s border with Venezuela. Colombia’s oldest active guerrilla group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), began attacking dissidents of ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Colombia and Venezuela have announced a joint military operation to wrestle control over guerrillas fighting in the Catatumbo region.

Jan 6, 2025 · After the collapse of the Republic of Gran Colombia, the relationship between Colombia and Venezuela, often called ‘sister nations,’ turned contentious. Early on, defining borders posed a significant challenge and remained a key issue for over 150 years.

Apr 26, 2023 · BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Diplomats from 20 countries gathered Tuesday in Colombia to discuss the political crisis in Venezuela, where Nicolás Maduro’s socialist administration has strengthened its autocratic rule despite international efforts to expand political freedoms in the South American nation.

Feb 17, 2023 · BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela met on their border Thursday to sign an agreement designed to improve trade between the two countries and lift import duties on dozens of manufactured goods.

Jan 31, 2025 · The armed forces of Colombia and Venezuela kicked off coordinated offensives in the border region to recover territory lost to guerrilla group ELN and organized crime groups. The offensive was initially announced by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who said that the “Operation Catatumbo Blitz ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Clashes between armed groups in Colombia have led to some of the worst violence in the country in years.

Oct 22, 2024 · Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is urging Colombia’s president to be decisive and recognize her faction’s victory during her country’s contested July presidential election.