(ap video by mauricio cuevas and sebastian moscoso) Amid increased deportations and tighter controls by the united states, many migrants have had to return to their countries of origin or try their luck in other latin american nations Large numbers of venezuelans in colombia, chile, ecuador, and peru travelled as families, and most registered upon arrival The economic crisis was the main reason that venezuelans in chile and ecuador left their home country. Growing numbers of venezuelans are returning to uncertain futures in the south american country despite an economic crisis that persists. To date, there have not been significant increases in the number of venezuelan arrivals in brazil, colombia, ecuador, peru, or chile.
As repression of dissent in venezuela persists following the election, some analysts are concerned about another surge in migration of venezuelans to other latin american countries. As/coa online examines policies in colombia, peru, brazil, the united states, chile, and ecuador Until last year, the main destinations chosen by venezuelans were the united states, colombia, peru, chile, and ecuador New immigration restrictions, especially those imposed by the u.s That directly impact some countries in the region, have forced many venezuelans to rethink their routes. Throughout late 2022, costa rica’s streets were filled with venezuelan families who took on the terrestrial path to the united states
The chart shows net migration trends for venezuela, peru, chile, and colombia from 1950 to 2023 This is the net difference between immigrants coming into a country and emigrants leaving.
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