ORANJESTAD - The borders between Aruba and Venezuela will remain closed for the time being. This was announced by Prime Minister Evelyn Wever-Croes. Talks about reopening are said to be ongoing, but so far without result. With this statement, the prime minister wants to put an end to the rumors on social media. These rumors started in Venezuela.
At the beginning of May, Wever-Croes spoke with the ambassador of the Kingdom in Caracas, Robert Schuddeboom, about a possible reopening, which will mainly provide economic benefits for the island. Then the wish was expressed that after the reopening of the sea border, with a growing economy, the reopening the air border.
But Aruba wants to carry out an opening in a controlled way to prevent Venezuelans from flocking to the island. The prime minister says that the talks with Venezuela are going well, but that the country needs more cooperation.