Colombia increases military presence at Venezuelan border as electoral tensions build

The measure comes as a way to prevent potential conflict from spilling over into the neighboring country, as opposition poses real threat to the establishment. (Credit: AFP)

Colombia has beefed up its military presence at the border with Venezuela as tensions in the latter continue ahead of its election this coming Sunday.

The decision by the Colombian government comes as the Venezuelan Minister of Defense, Vladimir Padrino, issued a resolution establishing strict control of border management between July 26-29 as a way to prevent any threat to the security of the country during the presidential elections, Infobae reports.