May 20, 20215 yr 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
May 21, 20215 yr Active Members 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.
May 22, 20215 yr 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.....
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