The governor stressed that work continues on the project called “Táchira Binational Economic Zone”, in collaboration with Fedecámaras, representatives of the opposition and the government party. The objective of this project is to turn Táchira into one of the main poles of development in the country
Freddie Bernal, governor of the state of Táchira, announced that trade between Colombia and Venezuela is undergoing a gradual recovery. During an interview with the Globovisión channel, Bernal highlighted that the flow of goods has been increasing in recent months, evidenced by the increase in the number of transport trucks that have entered Venezuela.
According to Bernal, 120 trucks entered in January, a figure that rose to 450 in April and 1,200 in May. Despite the difficult economic situation in the country, affected by the unilateral measures imposed by the United States, the governor stressed that these figures are encouraging and show a positive trend.
The governor stressed that work continues on the project called “Táchira Binational Economic Zone”, in collaboration with Fedecámaras, representatives of the opposition and the government party. The objective of this project is to turn Táchira into one of the main poles of development in the country.
Bernal explained that this economic zone will be connected to a project by Colombian President Gustavo Petro, which involves the metropolitan area of Cúcuta. In addition, he mentioned that Táchira has four airports and, as it is connected to Norte de Santander, it could become one of the most important development areas in the region.
As part of the entity’s future development plans, the connection of Puerto Santander, Boca de Grita and La Ceiba is contemplated to facilitate the transport of industrialized products from Colombia through the Port of La Ceiba, in Venezuela.
peacebuilding
The governor highlighted that one of the most significant achievements in Táchira has been the construction of peace and the opening of borders, the result of collaboration between the business sector, chambers of commerce, industrialists and the people in general.
Regarding security in the border state of Táchira, Bernal reported that the presence of paramilitaries has been reduced thanks to various security operations carried out in the entity. He highlighted multidisciplinary work and civic-military-police unity as fundamental to achieving this result.
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Bernal affirmed that currently, Táchira is the fourth safest state in Venezuela, where there are no cases of extortion, kidnapping, payment of vaccines or serious crimes. In addition, he mentioned that 113 highly dangerous criminals captured in the region are being prosecuted in Caracas, and another 100 have been neutralized in confrontations.
The governor recalled that the security operation “Frontera de Paz” is maintained in the border area with Colombia, with more than 1,300 police officers deployed to prevent the entry of criminal organizations from the Colombian department of Norte de Santander.
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