Venezuela’s Neighbors Fear ‘Exodus That We Cannot Accommodate’
- Peru, Panama, Brazil and Chile are increasing border security
- Maduro clings to power after potentially fraudulent elections
A billboard with the image of Maduro, which was vandalized during protests against the election result, in Valencia, Venezuela.
Photographer: Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images
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When Venezuelans started leaving en masse at the start of an economic collapse almost a decade ago, South American governments including Brazil and Peru welcomed the migrants with open arms.
Now, as officials in the region gear up for another possible wave after a disputed election that dashed hopes for change, it seems clear any newcomers won’t get nearly as nice a reception.