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Latin America’s Drive to Integrate Venezuelan Migrants Earns Praise: Foreign Policy

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Latin America’s Drive to Integrate Venezuelan Migrants Earns Praise: Foreign Policy
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - FEBRUARY 10: Angel Rodolfo Camaña, 38 years old, combs a woman's hair in a hairdresser on February 10, 2021 in Bogota, Colombia. Venezuelan Angel Rodolfo, a professional stylist, migrated to Bogota 3 years ago since he works with a temporary permit as a stylist hired in a hairdresser in Colombian capital. President Ivan Duque announced that Venezuelan immigrants will now be able to register and request a permit to stay legally in Colombia for 10 years. According to United Nations Refugee Agency, 1.7 million Venezuelans fled to Colombia in the recent years as a consequence of the economic collapse in their country. Those who entered illegaly before January 31, 2021, are eligible to apply for the protection status. Regularization will provide immigrants with basic services, including COVID-19 vaccination plan. (Photo by Guillermo Legaria/Getty Images)

Catherine Osborn writes in this week newsletter: The highlights this week: A new report details the results of Latin America’s drive to accept Venezuelan migrants, the IPCC forecasts weather shifts in the region, and an Argentine internet comedy act processes Lionel Messi’s transfer.

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