Venezuelan troops near the Colombian border on Saturday fired tear gas at a group of people seeking to cross into the neighbouring nation to work, news agency Reuters reported.

Venezuelan troops fire tear gas at Colombian border: Report

The crossing had been closed since December 12 as part of a currency reform that involved removing the 100-bolivar note from circulation

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Border crossings over two international bridges were opened in the early hours without restrictions, although identity cards were checked

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