They fled Venezuela for a better life. Now coronavirus lockdowns have forced these migrants to return – on foot

OSTN Staff

Colombia has hosted over 1.6 million Venezuelans since the once wealthy nation suffered an enormous economic collapse in 2014. Now, with Colombia under lockdown due to the coronavirus, many migrants without official status have lost their ability to earn a living. Despite no improvement in conditions, some have decided to return – on foot. Australian video journalist Yasmin Bright has been living in Bogotà since borders closed across Latin America, and met those making the dangerous journey.

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