2020 Venezuelan Migration Year in Review
Another year of intense migration movements for Venezuelans closes with 5,448,441 displaced compatriots. Their situation and the countries receiving them worsened with the pandemic
Venezuelan Migrants Shining Abroad, 2020
The end of the year gives us an opportunity to highlight our resilience, adaptability and work ethic. Here are some of the success stories that show what we, Venezuelans, are capable of
Venezuelans Requesting Political Asylum in the U.S.: Dos and Don’ts
It’s getting common for Venezuelans to arrive in the U.S. to apply for political asylum, but are they all entitled to it? Here are some tools to understand the limitations of that process
UN Fact Finding Mission Underscores State Violence Against Women in Venezuela
What's the United Nations independent report saying on torture and denigrating treatment of female dissidents in Venezuela? Something not easy to read, but necessary to know
Tracking Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees
There’s a lot we know about Venezuelan migrants and refugees. As far as what we don’t know, we’re now getting new information that tracks where Venezuelans are, in what conditions, and their intentions to stay—or return
The Sordid Tale of Returned Venezuelan Migrants
According to the de facto regime, some 22,654 Venezuelans who had migrated decided to return at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. They must now endure the vengeance of resentful authorities
Giving Venezuelan Refugees a Hand
As of today, 93,291 Venezuelans have been formally recognized as refugees and 896,069 are asylum-seekers. On this International Refugee Day, we remember and honor them, and the countries guaranteeing their protection
How to Fight Xenophobia: Tips from a Venezuelan
Many of the millions of Venezuelans already living abroad are at permanent risk of xenophobia and discrimination. What should we do?
The Venezolana Perspective: For More Women in Venezuelan Politics
Although Venezuela has very strong women in politics, there are many more who are excluded. We need to work for a female perspective in the Venezuelan political process.
COVID-19’s Impact on the Most Vulnerable
The pandemic affects the health and well-being of millions of people, hitting the Americas with full force. The most vulnerable people, including Venezuelan migrants and refugees, end up suffering the most.
Caracas Chronicles is 100% reader-supported.
We’ve been able to hang on for 22 years in one of the craziest media landscapes in the world. We’ve seen different media outlets in Venezuela (and abroad) closing shop, something we’re looking to avoid at all costs. Your collaboration goes a long way in helping us weather the storm.
Donate