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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits the Simon Bolivar border bridge between Colombia and Venezuela with Colombian President Ivan Duque, as part as a visit to the border to inspect aid programs supporting Venezuelan refugees. IMAGES
The Simon Bolivar International Bridge between Colombia and Venezuela remains closed, with containers blocking the way and security forces guarding both sides. IMAGES
Dozens of protesters in Venezuela drag a wrecked van through the fence surrounding the Carlota military air base in Caracas, before setting it on fire and being chased by security forces. IMAGES
Three National Guard troops smash through a security barrier on the Simon Bolivar bridge crossing in their jeep and deserted to Colombia, according to the country's migration authorities. IMAGES
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia is expected to land at the Madrid military airport in Torrejon de Ardoz, Spain, after being granted political asylum, after a month in hiding in the crisis-hit South American country. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.