National foreign trade association Analdex asked the Colombian government to explain the status of Venezuelan debt payments owed to Colombia
Special Correspondent
Feb. 8, 2011

National foreign trade association Analdex asked the Colombian government to explain the status of Venezuelan debt payments owed to Colombia.

According to Analdex, $300 million in debts were approved for payment, despite Venezuelan claims that $530 million were approved. Analdex expressed concern over Venezuela's announcement that $200 million of the debt is due to overpricing and will not be paid.

National foreign trade association Analdex asked the Colombian government to explain the status of Venezuelan debt payments owed to Colombia
Special Correspondent
According to Analdex, $300 million in debts were approved for payment, despite Venezuelan claims that $530 million were approved.
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