Hundreds of Venezuelans flee to Brazil as political crisis worsens: Video

Name: Hundreds of Venezuelans flee to Brazil as political crisis worsens: Video
Uploaded: 2024-09-19T12:11:09.471Z
Duration: PT40.24S
Description: Hundreds of Venezuelans are crossing into northern Brazil as the political situation in Venezuela worsens following the disputed July 28, 2024 presidential election.

Venezuelans living in Spain take part in a gathering outside Spanish parliament in support of opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez, in the aftermath of disputed Venezuelan elections, in Madrid, Spain, September 10, 2024. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

Source: REUTERS

Hundreds of Venezuelans are crossing into northern Brazil as the political situation in Venezuela worsens following the disputed July 28, 2024 presidential election.

The opposition accuses President Nicolás Maduro of rigging the election, which has further destabilised the country.

"We cannot go on with this president in Venezuela," said José Antonio, one of the many migrants crossing the border. "Nothing works, there are no businesses, nothing," he told the AFP.

The worsening economy and political turmoil are driving Venezuelans like Paola Diamond to seek better opportunities. "For us, the goal is to work and provide a good quality of life for my daughter - a good education, proper clothing, and nutritious food. Because in Venezuela it's impossible to get by on a 3 USD salary."

Etornam Kornu