Delcy Rodríguez stated that the proposal of zero tariffs with Colombia 'cannot be done'
After a week of dialogues between the governments of Colombia and Venezuela, several proposals have been heard, all focused on improving relations for border security and strengthening binational trade.
TL;DR
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed zero tariffs on binational trade and full energy integration.
- Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, rejected the zero tariff proposal due to US sanctions.
- Rodríguez stated that sanctions prevent Venezuela from competing on equal terms with Colombia.
- She called for increased intelligence cooperation to address border insecurity.
- Rodríguez also urged the US to lift sanctions, arguing they negatively impact Venezuela and Latin America.
- The US recently eased some sanctions on Venezuela to boost fertilizer production.