Deported Colombians allowed return to Venezuela if status 'legalized'

Venezuela will allow the return of deported Colombians who were expelled as part of a border-wide crackdown on smuggling as tensions remain between the countries. Ernesto Samper, president of Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in New York City at the United Nations on Monday to discuss the crisis, which led to the agreement. Deported Colombians returning to Venezuela will need to "legalize" their residence status in Venezuela. More…