Milton Rengifo: “Solutions must be sought for Venezuela, but not through imposition or force”. The Colombian ambassador in Caracas describes the breaking of relations between the two countries as “an irrational action” Colombia has played a role in Chavismo's difficult negotiations with the opposition, which are seeking a way out of the prolonged Venezuelan political crisis.

Venezuela, for its part, is one of the countries guaranteeing peace talks with the ELN guerrilla.