VOICED : Colombia: Escasez de gasolina por cierre de frontera

In Cúcuta, Colombia, near the Venezuelan border, residents have long relied on cheap Venezuelan gasoline. However, the closure of the border by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has forced many to turn to Colombian gas stations, which are often understocked. The closure followed an attack that injured Venezuelan military personnel, attributed to Colombian paramilitaries. This has led to the deportation of over a thousand Colombians, highlighting the economic and social challenges faced by the region.

What is a common practice in Cúcuta due to its proximity to Venezuela?

• Importing luxury goods

• Exporting coffee

• Smuggling gasoline

• Trading agricultural products

How has the border closure affected gasoline availability in Cúcuta?

• Gasoline is now more abundant

• There is no change in gasoline availability

• Locals now rely on Colombian gas stations

• Gasoline prices have decreased

What economic measure is mentioned in relation to fuel prices in Cúcuta?

• Fuel prices are higher than the national average

• Fuel prices are subsidized by the government

• Fuel prices are determined by international markets

• Fuel prices are unaffected by the border closure

What event triggered the closure of the border between Venezuela and Colombia?

• An attack injuring Venezuelan military personnel

• A natural disaster

• A trade agreement

• A diplomatic meeting

What was one consequence of the border closure mentioned in the transcript?

• Increased tourism

• Deportation of over a thousand Colombians

• Improved diplomatic relations

• Expansion of trade routes