On October 24, after months of official discussions between Bogotá and Caracas, 18 Colombians were finally released by Venezuela. The moment unfolded at the Simón Bolívar International Bridge in Norte de Santander, where families raced forward for tearful embraces. 🥲❤️
Scenes at the border resembled that instant rush of relief we feel when exam results hit or your phone finally connects to the café Wi-Fi—pure joy and disbelief all at once. Loved ones reunited after being apart for weeks, some unsure if this day would ever come.
Colombia’s Foreign Minister, Rosa Villavicencio, accompanied the returnees. She credited President Gustavo Petro’s government for pushing the negotiations forward, and praised the collaborative spirit that made the release possible.
Looking ahead, Villavicencio said talks will continue with President Nicolás Maduro’s administration to secure freedom for any fellow nationals still detained in Venezuela. For families on both sides, this is just the beginning of hope. 🌍🤝
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
