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Venezuelan Migrants in Denver

Regis Highlander February 22, 2024

Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer

Many Venezuelan immigrants have found refuge in Denver, Colorado. Their journey has been dangerous and consists of train hopping, encounters with criminals, starvation, and dehydration. Starting their journey in Texas, many have come to Denver to try and find better resources and transportation to other states.

World Wednesday: Violence in Venezuela

Regis Highlander June 7, 2017

Due to food shortage, many Venezuelans are migrating to Columbia. Immigration services in Colombia report that there are roughly 200,000 Venezuelans currently inside the country. Venezuelan citizens have not received help from the government and cannot get documentation or sustainable jobs.