Venezuelans cross into Colombia despite border closure
Desperate Venezuelans are circumventing the official entry points to flee from their country’s economic and political crises.
28 Feb 2019
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Desperate Venezuelans are circumventing the official entry points to flee from their country’s economic and political crises.
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