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Venezuelan refugee crisis
According to Wikipedia, the Venezuelan migration and refugee crisis (also known as the Bolivarian diaspora), the largest recorded refugee crisis in the Americas, refers to the emigration of millions of Venezuelans from their native country during the presidencies of Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro because of the Bolivarian Revolution. The revolution was an attempt by Chávez and later Maduro to establish a cultural and political hegemony, which culminated in the crisis in Bolivarian Venezuela.
The resulting refugee crisis has been compared to those faced by Cuban exiles, Syrian refugees and those affected by the European migrant crisis. The Bolivarian government has denied any migratory crisis, stating that the United Nations and others are attempting to justify foreign intervention within Venezuela.
Newsweek described the "Bolivarian diaspora" as "a reversal of fortune on a massive scale", where the "reversal" is a comparison with Venezuela's high immigration rate during the 20th century.
How many Venezuelan refugees are there right now?
A new report prepared by the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) warns that the number of Venezuelan refugees and migrants could rise to 7 million in 2021 if the countries of the region reopen their borders and the regime in Venezuela remains in place.
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Activist: 159 Venezuelans deported in inhumane conditions
Activist: 159 Venezuelans deported in inhumane conditions
Activist: 159 Venezuelans deported in inhumane conditions
An activist says 159 Venezuelans, including 25 children, were deported to their country on Saturday morning.
Most had been arrested trying to enter TT illegally.
Charles: Illegal migrants entering from Cedros
Activist: 159 Venezuelans deported in inhumane conditions
Activist: 159 Venezuelans deported in inhumane conditions
Naparima MP Rodney Charles has said migrants are continuing to enter Trinidad and Tobago illegally from waters off Cedros.
US Marine Corps bring joy to migrants in La Romaine
Activist: 159 Venezuelans deported in inhumane conditions
US Marine Corps bring joy to migrants in La Romaine
Members of the US Marine Corps based at the US Embassy brought Christmas cheer to Venezuelan migrants in south Trinidad on Saturday by distributing 100 wrapped gifts and hampers.
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White cheese: Venezuelan culture, tradition become a Trinidadian art
Tragedies at sea: Venezuelan migrants continue to flock to Trinidad and Tobago despite border closed
Refugee boxer Eldric Sella looks for new country to settle after Olympic exit
The art of making Venezuelan-style cheese, traditionally produced from either raw or pasteurised milk, is now practised here for the enjoyment of locals as well as Venezuelans.
Refugee boxer Eldric Sella looks for new country to settle after Olympic exit
Tragedies at sea: Venezuelan migrants continue to flock to Trinidad and Tobago despite border closed
Refugee boxer Eldric Sella looks for new country to settle after Olympic exit
In an interview on VPItv, Sella's father Edward said, “Trinidad and Tobago denied the possibility of entering the country. He cannot return."
Tragedies at sea: Venezuelan migrants continue to flock to Trinidad and Tobago despite border closed
Tragedies at sea: Venezuelan migrants continue to flock to Trinidad and Tobago despite border closed
Tragedies at sea: Venezuelan migrants continue to flock to Trinidad and Tobago despite border closed
Given Trinidad and Tobago’s proximity—the southeastern tip of the island of Trinidad sits only 11 kilometers from the Venezuelan coast—thousands of migrants from Venezuela’s northeastern states of Delta Amacuro, Monagas, and Sucre have arrived in Trinidad via illegal channels.
More Venezuelans drown trying to reach Trinidad
20 migrants drown after fleeing Venezuela for Trinidad
Tragedies at sea: Venezuelan migrants continue to flock to Trinidad and Tobago despite border closed
Once again, dozens of Venezuelan migrants who had set off for nearby Trinidad over the weekend on a rickety, overloaded boat are feared drowned after their boat capsized in waters between the South American mainland and the Caribbean island.
FUNDAJUVENTUD thanks the Art of Living Foundation
20 migrants drown after fleeing Venezuela for Trinidad
20 migrants drown after fleeing Venezuela for Trinidad
Fundajuventud team recognizes there is a serious need for further intervention and urgent assistance, as there are many hungry Venezuelan migrants, currently living in Trinidad and Tobago, unable to care for themselves, primarily due to the closing down of the economy, which as you are aware includes, the following businesses, which employs a large number of Venezuelans.
20 migrants drown after fleeing Venezuela for Trinidad
20 migrants drown after fleeing Venezuela for Trinidad
20 migrants drown after fleeing Venezuela for Trinidad
Venezuelan officials say the bodies of at least 20 migrants who were traveling by boat from Venezuela to the nearby Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago were found over the weekend
FUNDAJUVENTUD thanks S.L.W.A.
FUNDAJUVENTUD thanks NCN for contributing school supplies
FUNDAJUVENTUD thanks NCN for contributing school supplies
Fundajuventud will like to sincerely thank the Syrian Lebanese Women's Association (SLWA) of Trinidad and Tobago for their handsome donation of clothing received in early 2021. These clothing items, many of them in new condition, was given to migrant families in desperate need of clothing items for their babies and young adolescent children, residing in Trinidad and Tobago.
FUNDAJUVENTUD thanks NCN for contributing school supplies
FUNDAJUVENTUD thanks NCN for contributing school supplies
FUNDAJUVENTUD thanks NCN for contributing school supplies
In December, 2018, FUNDAJUVENTUD received a gift of approximately USD$1,000 comprising of valuable schooling supplies from NCN ENTERPRISES LIMITED. This leading stationery supply business, based in South Trinidad is operated by brothers Noel and Kenrick Rampersad. Supplies received included notebooks, calculators, arts supplies, paper products and USB flash drives and was safely shipped to Tucupita, Venezuela for Christmas distribution.
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