ORANJESTAD - The borders between Venezuela and Aruba will remain closed for at least three months. This has been decided by the Aruban government.
In February 2019, Aruba closed its borders with Venezuela. The regime in Caracas wanted to open the borders again in May that same year, but Aruba did not agree. Initially, a one-month closure was announced, but an extension of three months soon followed.
According to Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes, Aruba is not yet sufficiently prepared for a possible influx of Venezuelan citizens and the border remains closed.
The coronavirus is also a factor. The Aruban government first wants a good picture of how the Venezuelan government is dealing with this crisis, before the border opens. On December 10, it will be reassessed whether a longer closure of the borders is necessary.