Navigating hospitality: an analysis of the response to Venezuelan migration in Colombia
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In the last ten years, nearly three million Venezuelans have fled to neighboring Colombia, which has had to rapidly adopt various policies and collaborate with non-governmental actors both local and international to manage this unprecedented wave of migration. Colombia has not criminalized this migration either, keeping a relatively open border and permitting residency for up to ten years with full access to social services and formal employment, policies which stand out as significantly more progressive and accepting of migrants than many of their neighbors. However, a variety of factors, including the current administration which does not prioritize migration issues, Colombia’s lack of experience as a destination country for migration, and limited international cooperation have hindered the effectiveness of the country’s response. Migrants without regular status, validated educational and professional titles, and those from marginalized communities face additional challenges integrating into Colombian society and accessing services guaranteed by the government, leaving them in a state of limited legality. This thesis will examine the policies currently in place for Venezuelan migrants, as well as their effectiveness and implications in the national healthcare system, the labor market, and education, followed by suggestions for a more effective, comprehensive, and efficient integration process.
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