Pedestrian bridges that connect the Venezuelan towns of San Antonio and Ureña with the Colombian city of Cúcuta are busier than ever. The traffic is circular, as it has been for years, with large numbers crossing in both directions — but those headed into Colombia are greater in number. VICE News Tonight
David Noriega, VICE News: “People Are Moving Around On Top Of This Powder Keg”
Venezuelans are flooding into Colombia — and it's starting to feel like a refugee crisis
CUCUTA, Colombia — A half-hour before dawn, the pedestrian bridges that connect the Venezuelan towns of San Antonio and Ureña with the Colombian city of Cúcuta begin to fill with people. The traffic is circular, as it has been for years, with large numbers crossing in both directions — but those headed into Colombia are greater in number.
Venezuelans crossing the border are easily distinguished by their luggage. Many drag rolling suitcases behind them, bulging at the edges; others lug duffel bags and cardboard boxes on their shoulders. Some even have their cats and dogs in pet carriers.
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WNU Editor: I have friends who live in neighbouring Guyana .... according to them the refugee flow is becoming a flood.