The UN Security Council will vote Thursday on two rival draft resolutions from the United States and Russia aimed at confronting the crisis in Venezuela, but both are expected to fail, according to diplomats.

UN to vote on dueling US, Russia drafts on Venezuela

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

Venezuelans pour into Colombia again to buy necessities as border reopens

The country continues to be in deep economic crisis, while the opposition and President Maduro play the blame game

Venezuela government, opposition meet with mediator

Government election authorities now have 20 days to review and affirm claim

Venezuela opposition claims enough signatures for President Maduro recall vote

Gangs of looters on motorcycles raided trucks transporting food, opposition blamed President Nicolas Maduro for the economic crisis

Deaths, arrests as looting erupts in Venezuela