As Venezuela gets ready for its presidential elections this summer, many people are worried that more Venezuelans might leave the country.
This is because of the tough political rules and the hard life caused by the Chavez-Maduro government.
The United States’ yearly warning about dangers lists Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua as places where lots of people are leaving because of these problems.
The U.S. Southern Command says Venezuela is facing a really tough situation. President Maduro’s decisions have made getting food, water, and fuel hard.
Since 2013, more than 7.7 million Venezuelans have left their country.
Attempts to help Venezuela become more democratic, like talking with leaders and making it easier for the country economically, have not worked.
Even though there were promises of fair elections, Maduro hasn’t kept them. Instead, he has strengthened his power and gone after people who oppose him.
Maduro is accused of dealing drugs and human trafficking. The United States has put sanctions on Venezuela because it worries about how the nation might harm its safety.
There are also worries about criminal groups like the Tren de Aragua joining the migrant groups. People are saying these groups should be seen as big criminal organizations.
Most Venezuelan people who leave are just looking for better lives and jobs. However, the government’s actions, similar to those during the Cuban Mariel Boatlift, make things hard for the United States’ security.
This shows how serious the migration problem is and why it’s important for the United States to take strong actions to fix what’s wrong in Venezuela.
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