In this research brief from early 2019, the authors analyze the current legal frameworks for addressing Venezuelan migration in key receiving countries in Latin America. Given the likelihood of continued migratory flows, they highlight key areas for improvements to policies and processes. The brief is based on field research and high-level interviews conducted by the Migration Policy Institute in 2018 and serves as a backdrop for subsequent research on this topic.
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