Most Venezuelans Sent to El Salvador Had No Criminal Convictions in the U.S.
More than half of the 238 deportees—130 of them—had no criminal record in the U.S. and were classified solely as immigration law violators, Homeland Security records show
Tag: Migration
The Rising Relevance of the Venezuelan Diaspora
Ten years into the humanitarian crisis, millions abroad face serious challenges to organizing. But their own initiatives—and lessons from other diasporas—suggest they have the potential to build stronger networks and defend their collective interests
How Air Jordan Can Land You In a Salvadoran Prison
ICE is using some absurd criteria for identifying alleged Venezuelan criminals: Michael Jordan tattoos, reggaeton quotes and sportswear now signal gang affiliation
How Protection Needs & Restrictions Are Reshaping Venezuelan Migration
Argentina, Brazil and Spain have emerged as favourable destinations as two fifths of Venezuelans between 18-30 years old consider emigration
TPS Redesignation and Direct Repatriations: the Carrot and the Stick
During this past few days the Biden administration rolled out its new policy toward Venezuelan migrants
Patria Dearest
My family is returning to Venezuela for the first time in 8 years. I’m writing a series of blogs about my kids’ first encounter with la patria
Venezuelan Migrant Wave Makes Landfall in Uruguay
The Venezuelan presence in this country grows dramatically, as a another sign of a new pattern: the second migration of those who didn’t find a true home in the Andes
Venezuelans Need Their Education Recognized Abroad
One powerful way the receiving countries can take advantage of the Venezuelan migration is acknowledging academic credentials. Here are three examples to explore
A Book to Deal With the Pain of Losing Your Country
Forced to become a globetrotter, she ended up writing a book in English about the country she left behind. This is the story of Liz Prieto.
How to Infuse a Venezuelan Cuatro with the Spirit of Jimi Hendrix
Some musicians want our traditional instruments to become global and technology is the key to that. This is the story of Luis Colmenares, a luthier from Maracay now living in Minnesota
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