Venezuelan migration to Brazil surged
3,000% in one year.Looking for better living conditions and fleeing crisis in
their country, thousands of Venezuelans are emigrating to Brazil in growing
numbers. In Roraima alone-a Brazilian state that shares a border with
Venezuela-there are about 15,000 Venezuelans, according to the Ministry of
Justice. At least 4,000 of these economic migrants applied for asylum in Brazil
last year. As a result, the number of Venezuelan refugee applications to Brazil
rose by 3,000% compared to 2015. The migration is more prevalent in border
areas. Roraima has already declared an emergency situation in healthcare
because of an unexpected surge in migratory flows that has tightened pressure
on public services. More… 
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Venezuelan migration to Brazil surged 3,000% in one year
Venezuelan migration to Brazil surged
3,000% in one year.Looking for better living conditions and fleeing crisis in
their country, thousands of Venezuelans are emigrating to Brazil in growing
numbers. In Roraima alone-a Brazilian state that shares a border with
Venezuela-there are about 15,000 Venezuelans, according to the Ministry of
Justice. At least 4,000 of these economic migrants applied for asylum in Brazil
last year. As a result, the number of Venezuelan refugee applications to Brazil
rose by 3,000% compared to 2015. The migration is more prevalent in border
areas. Roraima has already declared an emergency situation in healthcare
because of an unexpected surge in migratory flows that has tightened pressure
on public services. More… 
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