The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) commented on the increasing emigration from Venezuela in Latin America and the response from neighboring countries.

The Dominican Republic and Brazil are strengthening their relations in fields such as defense, commerce, and travel.

Presidents Evo Morales of Bolivia and Martín Vizcarra of Peru met at the border to deepen the integration of energy, commerce, security, and environment between both countries.

President Michel Temer and Chile’s President Sebastián Piñera have called for integration and the elimination of trade barriers between the two countries.

While the recent visit to Buenos Aires by Chilean President Sebastián Piñera demonstrated that the relationship with President Mauricio Macri is strong, Santiago faces the prospect of not having an ambassador in the country for months.

Following intense disagreement over the succession of leadership in the regional institution during a critical time, half of the participating members have immediately committed to withdrawing.

In an interview with Bloomberg, Colombia’s president, Juan Manuel Santos, discussed the impact a Venezuelan collapse would have on Colombia and future negotiations with the FARC and ELN.

Despite the absence of ambassadors, Brazilian exports to Havana grow, and the Mais Médicos program persists. Brazil continues to have no ambassador in Cuba.

The Comunidad Andina (CAN) gave Ecuador 10 days to eliminate import tariffs.

Ecuador experienced one of the most violent episodes in its history.