HUMAN WRONGS WATCH

“The plan is tailored to specific national contexts across 17 countries including eight South American countries, six Caribbean countries, two Central American countries and Mexico,” explained Marcelo Pisani, IOM Regional Director for Central America, North America and the Caribbean.

The exodus is not letting up. For instance, more than 800 Venezuelans are estimated to be entering Brazil each day, bringing the total arrivals to more than 52,000 since the beginning of 2017, according to the host Government.

IOM’s regional plan seeks to strengthen the response to the needs and priorities expressed by concerned governments and focuses on such activities as data collection and dissemination, capacity building and coordination, direct support and socio-economic integration.

Diego Beltrand, IOM Regional Director for South America, encourages host countries to consider adopting measures, such as regularizing the stay of Venezuelans, and called for the international community to contribute to the regional plan, which requires $32.3 million to implement. (SOURCE: UN).

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Nearly 800 Venezuelans Arriving in Brazil Each Day, Many Seeking Asylum — UN Refugee Agency

Venezuela Crisis Piling Pressure on Brazil’s Environment

Venezuela’s Oil Industry Is Falling Apart

Venezuela: Economic Woes Worsening Malnutrition among Children – UNICEF

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