Glimmers of Hope in a Migrant Crisis: How Colombia Has Reacted to the Venezuelan Diaspora

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–Researched and written by Naomi Clear—

Under President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela has been in an economic crisis that sent inflation rates skyrocketing and created food, power, and medicine shortages. Countless Venezuelans are faced with a situation where their wages, once enough to cover their living expenses, are now worth practically nothing. This severe crisis has led to a flow of migrants out of the country, many of whom end their journeys in the country’s next-door neighbor, Colombia. As with most refugee crises, the sentiments among Colombians are mixed. A portion of the Colombian population has expressed xenophobic sentiments towards Venezuelans and has demonstrated against the influx of the migrants. However, several communities and organizations have displayed hospitality, generosity, and a genuine desire to help those fleeing the economic situation.

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