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Colombia and the stakes of integrating migrants into society
Published 1 year, 9 months ago
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In Chicago, Venezuelan migrants are desperate for legal status and jobs.
In South America, a country neighboring Venezuela has taken steps to give migrants just that.
That country is Colombia.
This week we’re looking at how Colombia has set up one of the world’s largest migratory amnesties.
WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell spent two weeks there and reports the amnesty has boosted Colombia’s economy, but it’s now faltering.