Thread by @CrisisGroup

After a three-year rupture marked by vitriol, #Colombia and #Venezuela have resumed diplomatic relations.

Our newest report argues that, above all, the détente should generate significant benefits for citizens of both countries.

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Rebuilding trust and redressing bilateral tensions will take time.

Coordination in health, security, trade, consular and other matters is vital to protecting public well-being, especially of #Venezuelan migrants and refugees in #Colombia. [2/6]
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Negotiations with the #ELN, which restarted on 21 November, will depend to an extent on support from #Venezuela’s government, which is a guarantor and host of the talks but may be reluctant to terminate its partnership with the rebels. [3/6]
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#Colombia should support a negotiated solution for #Venezuela’s prolonged political and socio-economic crises, enticing the Maduro government to make concessions at the recently resumed negotiation in Mexico City. [4/6]
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#Colombia has much to gain from a peaceful resolution of the #Venezuelan conflict, the biggest source of humanitarian distress and instability in #LatinAmerica.

But it should work with its regional and global partners for this purpose. [5/6]

International stakeholders like the @UN and the #EU should support efforts between the two governments to rebuild civilian and military relations, providing technical assistance if needed to foster trust and cooperation.

Latest @ICGlatam report ⬇️
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