Venezuela: Thousands cross bridge into Colombia for better opportunities

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 by News Desk

At least 48 people in Venezuela have been killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and police in the last two months.

Major political, economic and food shortage crisis have spurred growing unrest and opposition to President Nicolas Maduro.

Thousands have crossed a key bridge into neighbouring Colombia to escape the crisis in search of better lives and opportunities.

Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from the bordering Colombian town of Cucuta.

– Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe
– Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
– Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
– Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

In This Story: Venezuela

Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America with diverse natural attractions. Along its Caribbean coast are tropical resort islands including Isla de Margarita and the Los Roques archipelago. To the northwest are the Andes Mountains and the colonial town of Mérida, a base for visiting Sierra Nevada National Park. Caracas, the capital, is to the north.