Rotarian, Cristal Montañéz, reports:
The amount of Venezuelan refugees and migrants and Colombian returnees increases every day. They walk for days, many walk for weeks exposed to the elements without any protection under the rain, and extreme temperatures that oscillate between very low temperatures to scorching heat. Many walk without any destination.
It is necessary to declare "a migratory emergency" and adopt active diplomacy to defend and protect the rights of the Venezuelan refugees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unfortunately, there is not attention nor assistance from the international organizations and local government. Only members of the civic society are helping their Venezuelan neighbors. Rosmery at Centro de Apoyo Mery provides a meal box and a drink to the migrants walking through El Alto of Pamplona. We continue working with our local allies and volunteers to help alleviate hunger and build peace!!
