ORANJESTAD - Aruba will keep its borders with Venezuela closed for the time being. It will be reviewed in three months. The borders have been closed since February 2019. Maduro first closed them due to copper and gold smuggling. Aruba later closed its borders for the South American neighbor.
According to Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, Aruba is not yet sufficiently prepared for a possible influx of Venezuelan citizens. Aruba is also not convinced of the approach to Corona by the government in Caracas and the border will therefore remain closed. On March 10, 2022, it will be examined whether a longer closure is necessary.