May 16, 2023 | International Crisis
“The bridge of desperation.” A CAM contact used these words to describe a bridge that spans the Tachira River in South America, connecting the countries of Venezuela and Colombia. In recent years, throngs of Venezuelans have crossed this bridge as they flee the...
Jun 29, 2021 | International Crisis
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Venezuela ranked as one of South America’s richest countries. Its huge oil reserves created the basis of a booming economy. People from other areas of the world settled in the country, attracted to its wealth. Today,...
Jul 2, 2020 | Coronavirus Crisis Care
Report by a CAM contact in South America Coronavirus restrictions in Venezuela increase complications. CAM had been supporting a soup kitchen in Colombia for fleeing Venezuelans. This work has now transitioned to distributing food parcels to help with the current...
Apr 23, 2020 | Crisis Response
The collapse of the Venezuelan economy has brought suffering to millions of people. Many flee the country with little more than the clothes on their backs and struggle to obtain even necessities. Venezuelans wait in line to receive their food package. To help meet the...
Dec 17, 2019 | Crisis Response
The economic crisis in Venezuela has left multitudes scavenging for a living. And the situation continues to get worse. Around four million Venezuelans have left their homeland, migrating into surrounding countries as if they were fleeing from war. The economic crisis...