The striking image that shows the blockade of the bridge through which humanitarian aid is expected to enter Venezuela

The binational Las Tienditas bridge, purporting to be destined for Colombian humanitarian aid promised by opposition National Assembly (AN) President Juan Guaidó, is totally blocked.

The nine channels of this infrastructure, which connects the border towns of Cúcuta and Venezuelan Ureña, were closed by the installation of a tanker truck and two containers.

Opposition MP Franklyn Duarte told Agencia Efe that the road was blocked by a Venezuelan military convoy.

The cargo of humanitarian aid is at the center of the political confrontation that has developed in this country since last month, President Nicolás Maduro began his second term.

By not recognizing his legitimacy, Guaidó, in his capacity as president of the AN, was sworn in as "president in charge" of the country, alleging an alleged emptiness of power.

Guaidó announced that he would lead a transitional government that would lead the country to free elections, while Maduro would denounce an attempted coup d'etat against him.

Among the measures announced by the President of the Legislature is the arrival of a shipment of food and medicine to alleviate the serious crisis in Venezuela, which has been suffering for several years from the beginning of the year. a chronic shortage of these essential products.

Maduro has rejected many offers to send help to his country, rejecting the existence of a humanitarian crisis and blaming shortage problems on an alleged "economic war" against his government .

Guaidó said that this aid shipment is intended to attract between 250,000 and 300,000 Venezuelans who "risk death".