Venezuela temporarily closes border with Brazil following US strike

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 75% complete by Maria Clara MatosJanuary 4, 2026 at 02:21 AM

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Following a US attack on Caracas and the reported capture of President Maduro and his wife, Venezuela temporarily closed its border with Brazil on January 4, 2026. The border crossing between Pacaraima, Brazil, and Santa Elena de Uairen, Venezuela, was closed for approximately five hours, restricting Venezuelans from entering Brazil. While Brazilians were allowed to leave Venezuela, entry restrictions were imposed on Venezuelans. Brazil's government is monitoring the border, deploying military personnel to enhance security in the region. Roraima, a Brazilian state, hosts a significant population of Venezuelan immigrants, reflecting the broader trend of Venezuelan migration within Latin America.

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