Aug 11, 2025, 5:46 AM
Aug 11, 2025, 4:17 AM
Venezuelan migrants face hardship after failed journey to the U.S
Tragic
- Yosbelin Pérez sold all her assets to escape Venezuela's economic crisis in August 2024.
- Upon returning to Venezuela, she and her family confront severe debts and hardships in a collapsing economy.
- The experiences of returnees like Pérez reveal the ongoing struggles faced by Venezuelans even after migration attempts fail.
Venezuela continues to grapple with a deepening crisis affecting its citizens, with more than 7.7 million individuals having migrated since 2013 in search of stability. Yosbelin Pérez and her family are among those individuals returning home after a failed attempt to escape the dire conditions that have plagued the nation for years. When they left in August 2024, they had sold all their belongings, including their home and business, in hopes of finding a better life in the U.S.
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