Sewing class in Peru is ‘home’ for Venezuelan woman
A Peruvian woman opens her arms to Venezuelan refugees fleeing turmoil in their home country.
Even as they adapt to life in Peru, Venezuelans dream of returning home
Many of the 700,000 Venezuelans who moved to Peru in recent years dream of returning home, which could slow their integration into Peruvian society. Even though Spanish is spoken in both countries, there are many differences between the nations..
A child of two nations: Hope for ‘democracia’ in Peru spurs new parents
A newborn represents the vanguard of a new generation of Peruvians born to Venezuelan refugee parents
On the border of a new future: Young Venezuelans in Peru
Youth emigrating from Venezuela experience a mix of optimism and apprehension about starting their new lives in Peru.
As Peru welcomes Venezuelan refugees, its immigration system is overwhelmed
As more Venezuelans fleeing the economic and political crisis in their homeland arrive daily in Peru, the Peruvian government readily acknowledges it can’t keep up with the applications for temporary or permanent residency.
Influx of Venezuelans sorely tests Peru’s economy and labor market
The Peruvian labor market is being transformed by an influx of more than 700,000 Venezuelans, a number that could double by year’s end.
Venezuelan artists strive to survive, make a difference in Peru
Talented Venezuelan migrants in Peru share their stories about trying to earn a living through art.
Red tape, chaos in Venezuela prevent ‘brain drain’ from aiding Peru
Venezuelan’s “brain drain” of medical professionals could benefit Peru, but bureaucracy and unrest in Venezuela pose huge obstacles.
Peru holds out some hope for Venezuelan migrants with HIV
As access to medication dwindles, Venezuelans with HIV flee to Peru in search of life-saving resources.
Schools in Peru are under added pressure from wave of Venezuelan migrants
Although overwhelmed and short of money, educators in Peru are scrambling to accommodate an influx of Venezuelan school children.
Venezuelans in Peru worry that media’s focus on crime spurs lies, hatred
As Peru works to take in more than 700,000 migrants from Venezuela, social media stokes unwarranted fears of crime and violence.
Venezuelan professionals find it costly, difficult to pursue careers in Peru
LIMA, Peru – Educated professionals are fleeing Venezuela in droves, but continuing their careers in Peru – home to more than 700,000 expatriates – has proven difficult.
