The Venezuelan president has declared a state of emergency in a border region near Colombia following an attack by smugglers in which three soldiers and a civilian were injured.
Socialist Venezuela Declares Martial Law To Stop Hungry People From Smuggling Food Into The Country#FeelTheBern https://t.co/ad9iCdP9T1
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Nicolas Maduro said there would be 60 days of martial law in five municipalities in the state of Tachira.
He also said the closure of the border, announced on Thursday, would be extended until further notice.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has criticised the move.
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