Chile's Solidarity Visa Leaves Venezuelans Confused and Worried
Hundreds lined up before dawn at the consulate in Caracas worried that they would be barred from entering the country.
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Chile’s new visa for Venezuelans fleeing the country’s economic collapse was greeted by confusion Monday, with hundreds lining up before dawn at the consulate in Caracas worried that they would be barred from entering the country.
Chile last week announced the new system, which allows Venezuelans threatened by hunger amidst the country’s economic collapse to live and work in the Andean nation for one year. Yet, there were no extra staff at the consulate on Monday and only about 20 people with an appointment were permitted to enter. Chile consulate officials could not be reached for comments.