Venezuelans living in the streets find safety in Colombia
Darlys and her children were among the thousands of Venezuelans exposed to serious risks in Maicao. A new reception centre offers temporary housing for the most vulnerable. By Marco Rotunno in Maicao, Colombia When Darlys* fled Venezuela with her two children looking...
Swollen rivers, mass crowding, add to risks at Venezuela borders
This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Andrej Mahecic – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Despite Venezuela having officially closed its land borders with neighbouring...
Venezuelans risk life and limb to seek help in Colombia
Refugees and migrants brave floods, bandits and treacherous footpaths in a desperate search for food, medicine and safety in Cúcuta. By William Spindler CÚCUTA, Colombia – Venezuelan Jose Luis Jimenez already risked bandits and armed groups to slip across the border...