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Many Venezuelans are looking for help in Colombia.

Manuel Rueda, Cucuta
June 2, 2017

Venezuela used to be one of South America’s richest nations thanks to its vast oil reserves, but now it’s close to economic and political meltdown. Severe shortages in food and medicine, political violence and hyperinflation are forcing thousands to seek shelter in neighboring countries like Colombia.

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