The Venezuelan capital Caracas was getting ready on Friday to host the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro’s third consecutive term as leader. Several central avenues of the city were blocked for the celebration under heavy police patrols. Meanwhile, the governor of the Venezuelan state of Tachira, Freddy Bernal, announced in a statement that the border with Colombia would be closed from 5 a.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday to guarantee security and peace. (AP Video/Juan Arraez)
Caracas prepares for Nicolás Maduro’s third term inauguration ceremony as Venezuela closes border crossings with Colombia
The Venezuelan capital Caracas was getting ready on Friday to host the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro’s third consecutive term as leader. Several central avenues of the city were blocked for the celebration under heavy police patrols. Meanwhile, the governor of the Venezuelan state of Tachira, Freddy Bernal, announced in a statement that the border with Colombia would be closed from 5 a.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday to guarantee security and peace. (AP Video/Juan Arraez)