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A number of key roads between Colombia and Venezuela are being blocked by lorry drivers protesting against the introduction of tolls.A number of key roads between Colombia and Venezuela are being blocked by lorry drivers protesting against the introduction of tolls.
Car drivers will have to pay about $2, and lorries $10.Car drivers will have to pay about $2, and lorries $10.
So in protest, motorists are blocking three major routes between the Venezuelan state of Tachira and Colombia's Norte de Santander.So in protest, motorists are blocking three major routes between the Venezuelan state of Tachira and Colombia's Norte de Santander.
About 70% of traffic between the two countries crosses the border at these disputed points.About 70% of traffic between the two countries crosses the border at these disputed points.
Spanish news agency EFE reported that Venezuelan drivers had blockaded the three main bridges between the countries after Colombian authorities introduced the charges. Spanish news agency Efe reported that Venezuelan drivers had blockaded the three main bridges between the countries after Colombian authorities introduced the charges.
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Truck drivers and local residents from both sides of the border say these are unfair and hitting them hard.Truck drivers and local residents from both sides of the border say these are unfair and hitting them hard.
This protest could hit both countries economically.This protest could hit both countries economically.
The routes are important for trade between the two, with much of the traffic headed to or from the Colombian capital, Bogota.The routes are important for trade between the two, with much of the traffic headed to or from the Colombian capital, Bogota.
Between $2bn and $3bn of goods are transported along these roads each year.Between $2bn and $3bn of goods are transported along these roads each year.
The drivers say the Colombian authorities have refused to discuss their concerns.The drivers say the Colombian authorities have refused to discuss their concerns.
They say they will continue their blockade until the charge is withdrawn.They say they will continue their blockade until the charge is withdrawn.