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<p>The Government shares the concern of the international community regarding the
deteriorating political, economic and social situation in Venezuela.</p><p> </p><p>We
have urged all sides to work constructively in the best interests of the country and
the people of Venezuela. We support the planned dialogue between the Venezuelan Government
and Opposition, facilitated by the Union of South American Nations regional body.</p><p>
</p><p>We are aware of the acute shortages of basic foods and medicines. On 10 July,
parts of Venezuela’s border with Colombia were opened temporarily for the first time
since August 2015. This allowed thousands of Venezuelans to cross into Colombia to
purchase basic food and medicines. Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials are in
contact with their counterparts in the Department for International Development and
the EU to discuss what future assistance might be offered, if asked by the Venezuelan
Government</p>
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