reader Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Form the BBC The Venezuelans fleeing to Colombia to avoid fighting Thousands of Venezuelans have fled their country in the past month. They are running away from intense armed clashes which involve Venezuela’s army and Colombia’s rebel groups. Refugees say they were pushed out of their homes by the military and describe human rights abuses, disappearances and home break-ins. A prominent Colombian guerrilla fighter, Jesus Santrich, was killed on Tuesday in Venezuelan territory as part of the ongoing conflict. The BBC’s Daniel Pardo travelled to Arauquita, a small town on the Colombian side that is hosting the refugees who escape the fighting. Continues with video https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-latin-america-57178193 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lonnie Posted May 21, 2021 Members Share Posted May 21, 2021 17 hours ago, reader said: Thousands of Venezuelans have fled So sad for Venezuelans...I see on news reports some have made it to the US from Mexico...I don't know why we don't give them legal refugee status like Cubans. Ruthrieston and reader 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scott456 Posted May 22, 2021 Members Share Posted May 22, 2021 Most of the better looking guys have escaped to europe (spain). floridarob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 23 hours ago, Lonnie said: So sad for Venezuelans...I see on news reports some have made it to the US from Mexico...I don't know why we don't give them legal refugee status like Cubans. in 2017 Obama ended the wet foot , dry foot policy for Cubans. Not so easy for a Cuban to come and stay automatically..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
