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CORRECTS SPELLING OF GUAIDO - Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido walks into the crowd after he addressed transportation workers during a demonstration of support for him in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Venezuela is gripped by a historic political and economic crisis despite having the world’s largest proven oil reserves. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Venezuela’s Maduro closes Brazil border to block aid entry

By SCOTT SMITH and JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2019 file photo, Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during an interview at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela. Maduro said Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, that 300 metric tons of high-cost medicines and aid was on its way from Russia.“We’re not beggars,” said Maduro. He insisted that Venezuela would pay for the aid and that it was coordinated with the support of United Nations’ agencies. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)

The Latest: US envoy Elliott Abrams is heading to Colombia

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FILE- In this April 10, 2016, file photo, Colombia's Isabella Echeverri (5) battles for the ball against United States' Crystal Dunn (16) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Chester, Pa. Colombian women’s national team players Isabella Echeverri and Melissa Ortiz are speaking out on social media about what they say are substandard conditions and discriminatory treatment by the federation. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)

Female soccer players in Colombia denounce discrimination

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Workers build the stage for an upcoming concert coined: &quot;Concert for the freedom of Venezuela&quot; on the Colombian side of the Tienditas International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, on the border with Venezuela, Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. Billionaire Richard Branson is organizing the concert on Feb. 22 featuring Spanish-French singer Manu Chao, Mexican band Mana, Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz and Dominican artist Juan Luis Guerra. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

A look at rival Branson vs Maduro concerts for Venezuela

By LUIS ANDRES HENAO - Associated Press

President Donald Trump walks with Colombian President Ivan Duque to a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Trump pans Venezuelan leader’s refusal of humanitarian aid

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

Colombia coach Queiroz wants to follow Pekerman’s legacy

By JAIRO ANCHIQUE - Associated Press

Trump to meet with Colombian president later this month

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National security adviser John Bolton holds his notes during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Pentagon won’t rule out sending troops to Colombia

By LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press

National security adviser John Bolton listens during a press briefing at the White House, Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Colombia says it can’t explain John Bolton ‘5,000 troops’ note

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FILE - In this Jan. 5, 2019, file photo, Venezuelan lawmaker Juan Guaido takes the oath of office as president of the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela. A coalition of Latin American governments that joined the U.S. in quickly recognizing Guaido as Venezuela’s interim president, and not Nicolas Maduro, came together during weeks of secret diplomacy. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano, File)

AP Exclusive: Anti-Maduro coalition grew from secret talks

By JOSHUA GOODMAN and LUIS ALONSO LUGO and ROB GILLIES - Associated Press

Anti-government protesters cheer after Juan Guaido, head of Venezuela's opposition-run congress, declares himself interim president of the South American country until new elections can be called, at a rally demanding the resignation of President Nicolas Maduro, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Boris Vergara)

Many Latin American governments support Venezuela’s Guaido

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

At Davos, battle lines are drawn over trade and cooperation

By JAMEY KEATEN and PAUL WISEMAN - Associated Press

Bolivarian National Police stand behind a burning roadblock set up by anti-government protesters who are showing support for a mutiny by some National Guard soldiers in the Cotiza neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Venezuela's government said Monday it put down the mutiny. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)

Maduro foe claims Venezuela presidency amid protests

By JOSHUA GOODMAN - Associated Press

A Colombian police officer places his badge on an impromptu memorial outside the General Francisco de Paula Santander Police Academy, a day after a car bomb exploded at the site, in Bogota, Colombia, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Colombia blames the National Liberation Army, ELN, rebels for the deadly attack that left more than 20 dead and wounded many others. (AP Photo/John Wilson Vizcaino)

Hope dashed for families of Colombia cadets killed in attack

By CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

In this image provided by military personnel, emergency personnel respond to the scene of a deadly car bombing at a police academy on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Bogota, Colombia. (AP Photo)

The Latest: Colombia’s president reactivates arrest orders

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FILE - In this June 13, 2016, file photo, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents arrive on the scene of a fatal shooting in Florida. U.S. federal narcotics agent, Jose Irizarry, is accused of conspiring with a longtime DEA informant to launder more than $7 million in illicit drug proceeds from the U.S. to traffickers in Colombia, according to several current and former law enforcement officials. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

APNewsBreak: Feds say ‘star’ DEA agent abroad stole millions

By JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN - Associated Press

Colombia proposes new regional bloc to isolate Venezuela

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Human rights activists arrive to deliver a report about violent acts during the conflict in the Uraba region, at the Special Peace Tribunal headquarters in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Victims of the conflict are providing testimony of the war that gripped Colombia to the Special Peace Jurisdiction that remains one of the thorniest aspects of peace. (AP Photo / Ivan Valencia)

Colombia’s peace court weighs truth, justice and mistrust

By CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press

Scolari says he’s been declining offers to be Colombia coach

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

US gives ex-Colombian corruption official 4 years for bribes

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