Venezuelans once again fleeing on foot as troubles mount
4 years, 3 months ago

Venezuelans once again fleeing on foot as troubles mount

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “My wife can barely walk,” said Hernández, who had spent four days sleeping on Pamplona’s sidewalks. “We hardly got any lifts along the way,” said Anahir Montilla, a cook from the Venezuelan state of Guarico who was approaching Colombia's capital after traveling with her family for 27 days. “The return of Venezuelan migrants is already happening even though the border is closed,” said Ana Milena Guerrero, an official for the International Rescue Committee, a humanitarian non-profit organization helping migrants.

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Sheltered Venezuelan government opponents decry police and intelligence agents outside embassy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Sheltered Venezuelan government opponents decry police and intelligence agents outside embassy

Associated Press  

CARACAS — Six Venezuelan government opponents who have sheltered for months at the Argentine embassy in Caracas decried Sunday that local police and intelligence agents were stationed outside of it for hours. On Sunday, the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela posted on X that the U.S. “strongly condemns the acts of harassment against asylum seekers.” “The deployment of armed forces and …

Opinion: What Venezuela’s turn away from democracy means for U.S. migration
2 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: What Venezuela’s turn away from democracy means for U.S. migration

LA Times  

In September, I went to the infamous Darién Gap. Now that the transition appears to have failed, the U.S. should do more to ensure respect for the will of the Venezuelan people, such as imposing fresh sanctions on Maduro’s closest allies, including business people who support him, and using its diplomatic leverage over Cuba, which provides intelligence to Venezuela’s repressive …

Human rights group calls on governments to protect Venezuelan and Haitian immigrants
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Human rights group calls on governments to protect Venezuelan and Haitian immigrants

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — A global human rights watchdog on Wednesday called on Latin American governments to improve protection schemes, grant legal status and reverse “onerous visa requirements” for millions of Haitians and Venezuelans who have struggled to find work, access to health care and education in South American host countries, forcing them to increasingly seek asylum in the United States. …

Venezuela's Machado vows to keep pressure on Maduro but urges international community to step up
4 months ago

Venezuela's Machado vows to keep pressure on Maduro but urges international community to step up

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina …

Venezuelans in US anxiously watch home crisis, brace for new migration surge
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Venezuelans in US anxiously watch home crisis, brace for new migration surge

NPR  

Venezuelans in US anxiously watch home crisis, brace for new migration surge toggle caption Marian Carrasquero for NPR Rafaías Villán has made the decision. toggle caption Brenda Bazan for NPR “What is happening right now is going to affect the border crisis, and it’s going to affect the economy,” Jimenez said. toggle caption Marian Carrasquero for NPR “This situation in …

Many couples in troubled Venezuela are breaking up as people make plans to migrate ahead of election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Many couples in troubled Venezuela are breaking up as people make plans to migrate ahead of election

Associated Press  

Lee esta historia en español: La incertidumbre que reina en una Venezuela en crisis también afecta a las relaciones de pareja CARACAS, Venezuela — Victoria Estevez finally met someone who saw past her shyness. The sign reads in Spanish “More changes and transformations.” In a country rife with instability, dating is not spared The last 11 years under President Nicolás …

As Venezuelans are stuck in Mexico, U.S. sees drop in illegal migrant crossings
9 months, 1 week ago

As Venezuelans are stuck in Mexico, U.S. sees drop in illegal migrant crossings

The Hindu  

Venezuelan migrants often have a quick answer when asked to name the most difficult stretch of their eight-country journey to the U.S. border, and it’s not the days-long jungle trek through Colombia and Panama with its venomous vipers, giant spiders and scorpions. In Mexico, you have to prepare for humans,” Daniel Ventura, 37, said after three days walking through the …

Venezuelans are increasingly stuck in Mexico, explaining drop in illegal crossings to US
9 months, 1 week ago

Venezuelans are increasingly stuck in Mexico, explaining drop in illegal crossings to US

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Venezuelan migrants often have a quick answer when asked to name the most difficult stretch of their eight-country journey to the U.S. border, and it’s not the dayslong jungle trek through Colombia and Panama with its venomous vipers, giant spiders and scorpions. In Mexico, you have to prepare for humans,” Daniel Ventura, 37, said after three days …

Venezuelans are increasingly stuck in Mexico, explaining drop in illegal crossings to US
9 months, 1 week ago

Venezuelans are increasingly stuck in Mexico, explaining drop in illegal crossings to US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Mexico, you have to prepare for humans,” Daniel …

Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S.
1 year, 2 months ago

Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S.

NPR  

Why one family is joining a historic wave of Venezuelans migrating to the U.S. Enlarge this image toggle caption John Otis for NPR John Otis for NPR MARACAIBO, Venezuela — Ángel Marín and his wife Carolina are selling virtually everything they own, from a TV to a set of bongo drums. Sponsor Message The Marín family is joining the 7.7 …

Venezuelan immigrants are ostracized in Colombia amid xenophobia and shifting politics
1 year, 2 months ago

Venezuelan immigrants are ostracized in Colombia amid xenophobia and shifting politics

LA Times  

Venezuelan immigrants in Colombia who lack regular immigration status have found a source of employment in home-delivering food. In 2015, at least 1,500 Colombians living in Venezuela were expelled, and another 22,000 left “voluntarily.” Today, in practically any public space in Bogotá — and scattered throughout Colombia’s other major cities — it is normal to find Venezuelan immigrants asking for …

Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights
1 year, 3 months ago

Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights

Associated Press  

LAJAS BLANCAS, Panama — At the edge of Panama’s Darien jungle Friday, Venezuelans made up the majority of migrants waiting for buses to speed them across the country to Costa Rica, where they planned to continue moving north. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s assistant secretary for border and immigration policy said Friday that it is already repatriating people to …

Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights
1 year, 3 months ago

Migrating Venezuelans undeterred by US plan to resume deportation flights

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When she heard about the U.S. government’s plan to …

Venezuelans continue to flee the country as the economy shows no signs of recovery
1 year, 3 months ago

Venezuelans continue to flee the country as the economy shows no signs of recovery

NPR  

Venezuelans continue to flee the country as the economy shows no signs of recovery Venezuelans continue to leave their homeland in record numbers. Venezuela is also trying to get its oil industry back up and running, but that's been hard due to U.S. sanctions, as well as a lack of maintenance. One example is Lake Maracaibo, which is this huge …

As foreign minister speaks at UN blocks away, Venezuelan asylum-seekers strain New York City
1 year, 3 months ago

As foreign minister speaks at UN blocks away, Venezuelan asylum-seekers strain New York City

The Independent  

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‘Hope never dies’: Venezuelan migrants disappear in Colombia
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Hope never dies’: Venezuelan migrants disappear in Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Human rights groups say the state is not doing enough to find hundreds of Venezuelans who have gone missing in Colombia. Still contemplating what might have happened to her son, she holds onto one clue: “His coworker had heard that the rebels took him.” According to the Colombian attorney general’s office, 288 Venezuelans have been reported as victims of forced …

UN: 75% of 6 million Venezuelan migrants go unfed, unhoused
2 years, 2 months ago

UN: 75% of 6 million Venezuelan migrants go unfed, unhoused

Associated Press  

PANAMA CITY — The United Nations said Wednesday that almost three-quarters of the 6 million Venezuelan migrants currently in Latin America do not have adequate food, shelter, employment or medical care. The U.N.’s International Organization for Migration said in a report that 4.37 million of the Venezuelans who fled to other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean often live …

US officials: Border crossings soar among Venezuelans
2 years, 3 months ago

US officials: Border crossings soar among Venezuelans

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — The number of Venezuelans taken into custody at the U.S. border with Mexico soared in August, while fewer migrants from Mexico and some Central American countries were stopped, officials said Monday. U.S. authorities stopped Venezuelans 25,349 times in August, up 43% from 17,652 times in July and four times the 6,301 stops recorded in August 2021. Overall, …

Over 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus grows
2 years, 4 months ago

Over 6.8 million have left Venezuela since 2014 and exodus grows

Al Jazeera  

At least 753,000 Venezuelans have left the country since November, according to data from receiving countries. Refugiados y Migrantes de Venezuela 🇺🇳 August 31, 2022 At least 753,000 Venezuelans have left their country for another in Latin America or the Caribbean since November, according to data from receiving countries, even as the government of President Nicolas Maduro has continued to …

Visa rules in Mexico don't stop Venezuelans headed to US
2 years, 4 months ago

Visa rules in Mexico don't stop Venezuelans headed to US

The Independent  

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‘Humanitarian time bomb’: 4,700 Venezuelans flee to Colombia
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Humanitarian time bomb’: 4,700 Venezuelans flee to Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Some accuse Venezuelan army of using excessive force in operation against armed groups near Colombia-Venezuela border. About 4,700 Venezuelans have been displaced to neighbouring Colombia during the past week, according to Colombian government figures, after the Venezuelan military launched an operation against armed groups near the border. The Venezuelan military launched an operation last weekend against fighters belonging to what …

Venezuela says six members of ‘armed groups’ killed near Colombia
3 years, 9 months ago

Venezuela says six members of ‘armed groups’ killed near Colombia

Al Jazeera  

Thousands are displaced after Venezuela military launched operation against ‘armed groups’ near Colombian border. Venezuela’s defence ministry has said six fighters belonging to “irregular Colombian armed groups” have been killed in a military operation near the Venezuela-Colombia border, which has displaced thousands of civilians since last Sunday. In a statement on Saturday, the department said 39 additional fighters were taken …

Thousands of Venezuelans flee to Colombia amid violence on border
3 years, 9 months ago

Thousands of Venezuelans flee to Colombia amid violence on border

Al Jazeera  

Venezuela’s military says it is fighting Colombian armed groups in rural areas, Colombia says people ‘forcibly displaced’. More than 3,100 people in 780 families make up the group, which began arriving in the Colombian municipality of Arauquita starting on Monday because of the military operations, Colombia’s migration agency said. On Wednesday Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza denounced attacks by Colombia …

Colombia's President On Amnesty For Venezuelans: 'We Want To Set An Example'
3 years, 10 months ago

Colombia's President On Amnesty For Venezuelans: 'We Want To Set An Example'

NPR  

Colombia's President On Amnesty For Venezuelans: 'We Want To Set An Example' Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Mark Wilson/Getty Images Colombian President Iván Duque has won praise from the Biden administration, the United Nations and Pope Francis for his decision last month to provide temporary legal status to undocumented migrants from neighboring Venezuela. Colombia's open-door approach contrasts …

Colombia’s response to Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis
3 years, 10 months ago

Colombia’s response to Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis

Al Jazeera  

Nearly two million Venezuelan refugees are living in the neighbouring country without stability or visas. Nearly two million people are living in the neighbouring country without stability or visas. Colombian President Iván Duque hopes this measure will get the country international help for one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world. The team: Ney Alvarez produced this episode with …

Venezuelan migrants welcome new Colombian protection measure
3 years, 11 months ago

Venezuelan migrants welcome new Colombian protection measure

The Independent  

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Colombia will legalize undocumented Venezuelan migrants
3 years, 11 months ago

Colombia will legalize undocumented Venezuelan migrants

Associated Press  

BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia said Monday it will register hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants and refugees currently in the country without papers, in a bid to provide them with legal residence permits and facilitate their access to health care and legal employment opportunities. President Ivan Duque said that through a new temporary protection statute, Venezuelan migrants who are in …

Crisis-torn Venezuela a challenge for those in wheelchairs
4 years ago

Crisis-torn Venezuela a challenge for those in wheelchairs

The Independent  

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Thousands Of Migrants Head Back To Venezuela To Flee Colombia's COVID-19 Lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Thousands Of Migrants Head Back To Venezuela To Flee Colombia's COVID-19 Lockdown

NPR  

Thousands Of Migrants Head Back To Venezuela To Flee Colombia's COVID-19 Lockdown Enlarge this image toggle caption Fernando Vergara/AP Fernando Vergara/AP Nearly 2 million Venezuelans fled to Colombia in recent years to escape their country's devastating economic crisis and rebuild their lives. As of Monday, Colombian migration officials said 12,000 Venezuelan migrants had returned to their home country on 290 …

Fleeing Maduro, Venezuelans find nightmare in Trump’s jails
4 years, 9 months ago

Fleeing Maduro, Venezuelans find nightmare in Trump’s jails

Associated Press  

MIAMI — When Jose Ramon Zambrano and his pregnant wife crossed the Rio Grande to apply for asylum in the U.S., they were looking for a fresh start far away from a certain arrest in his native Venezuela, where his mother is a prominent government opponent. “We do it because we need to.” Zambrano is one of hundreds of Venezuelans …

AP Exclusive: Troops that defied Maduro have fled Venezuela
5 years, 1 month ago

AP Exclusive: Troops that defied Maduro have fled Venezuela

Associated Press  

MIAMI — For seven nerve-wracking months, they slept through the day in cramped quarters on cold floors, while spending their nights in prayer, keeping fit with dumbbells made from water jugs and peering through the diplomatic compound’s curtains for fear of surveillance. They were going to kill them all.” Venezuela’s government has yet to comment but shortly after the failed …

Colombia sees new migrant wave from Venezuela amid US sanctions
5 years, 4 months ago

Colombia sees new migrant wave from Venezuela amid US sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups say Colombia unprepared to deal with another humanitarian crisis as new wave of Venezuela migrants arrive. “There is fear of the impact that the new US government sanctions will have on life in Venezuela,” said Marianne Menijvar, Colombia director for the International Rescue Committee, which runs facilities at the border. “It will keep growing.” ‘Humanitarian shockwaves’ Colombia, the …

'They rape you, they rob you': Venezuelan refugees fleeing destitution face new dangers across the border
5 years, 6 months ago

'They rape you, they rob you': Venezuelan refugees fleeing destitution face new dangers across the border

The Independent  

Ruely Adriana Gonzalez sits on a thin mattress as her three children lie slumped beside her in the tent, dozing in the afternoon heat. “My friend started crying and said, ‘I thought they were going to rape me.’” UNHCR’s Sarrado says Venezuelan migrants are facing serious dangers across the border. I knew I was going to have to sleep on …

Venezuela reopens border with Colombia after four months
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela reopens border with Colombia after four months

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of people enter Colombia to buy food and medicine after President Nicolas Maduro orders reopening of border. Thousands of people have crossed into Colombia to buy food and medicine after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reopened a border that had been shut down for the past four months. Announcing the frontier’s reopening on Friday, Maduro said: “We are a people …

Venezuela exodus surpasses 4 million: UN
5 years, 7 months ago

Venezuela exodus surpasses 4 million: UN

Al Jazeera  

New figure comes as Peru announces it is implementing stricter measures for Venezuelans wishing to enter the country. The UN refugee agency said the number of Venezuelan refugees and migrants rose by one million after November, indicating a rapid escalation in the months since dozens of nations recognised opposition leader Juan Guado as the country’s interim leader. The “alarming” figure …

Venezuelans risk ‘dangerous’ trek as official borders remain shut
5 years, 10 months ago

Venezuelans risk ‘dangerous’ trek as official borders remain shut

Al Jazeera  

Cucuta, Colombia – Thousands of Venezuelans in search of food and medicine have entered Colombia through informal crossings after main border bridges were closed during last week’s attempted aid delivery. “It’s dangerous because there is no security and the people who control it are from armed groups,” Cuellar said, while nervously looking around at who was listening to her speak. …

Venezuela’s refugees: Antisocials, delinquents and criminals?
5 years, 10 months ago

Venezuela’s refugees: Antisocials, delinquents and criminals?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Alex Moncada, country director of Care Ecuador, says: “Since …

As crisis deepens, hope and defiance in Venezuela
5 years, 11 months ago

As crisis deepens, hope and defiance in Venezuela

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of people take to the streets of Caracas as pro- and anti-government rallies are held in Venezuelan capital. “We’re tired of boxes of food, I’m tired begging for everything,” Montero, a resident of Petare, one of the capital’s poorest neighbourhoods, told Al Jazeera. Wednesday’s protests come two weeks after Maduro began his controversial second term in office following a …

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