Forced to Return… Only to Leave Again
Leaving isn’t easy, and neither is coming back to an old reality that you now have to endure indefinitely because of the pandemic
Tag: Venezuelan Migrants
Stuck at Venezuela’s Border with COVID-19 All Around
The vulnerability that drove many Venezuelans to leave their home country has increased because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These migrants now face discrimination on the journey back
Tales of a Displaced Youth: José
Leaving your country of origin to look for a new job is quite the task, especially for those who have to learn a new language. This is the story of José Aceto, who climbed German mountains—and prevailed
Tales of a Displaced Youth: Carlos
The tale of Carlos, a truly international epic, will bring you back to the times of CADIVI, where the preferential exchange rate carried the price tag of uncertainty
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?
Tales of a Displaced Youth: Leyla
With extraordinary resilience, Leyla and her husband, Nelson, brave the adversities of immigration—and discover their inner strength during the worst of times
Tales of a Displaced Youth: Malú
When Malú Vera left Venezuela for Argentina, she never imagined she’d have to struggle not just with being an immigrant; she’d have to face—and defeat—sexism
Returning: A New Challenge for Venezuelan Migrants
Many Venezuelans who left the country are now going back, over hardships worsened by the COVID-19 crisis. Many think that if you're going to suffer, better do it at home
Tales of a Displaced Youth: Gerardo
This is the second story about the new generation Venezuela is losing: young graduates who move abroad
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