Venezuela to request UN aid to clear mines from Colombia border

Caracas (AFP) April 5, 2021

Venezuela announced Sunday it will request "immediate aid" from the United Nations to clear antipersonnel mines that Caracas alleges were placed in the southeast of the country by Colombian armed groups. Clashes between Venezuela's military and armed groups have occurred near the border with Colombia since March 21. Venezuela is preparing "to ask for immediate emergency aid from the UN..