"Deputy Foreign Minister for Multilateral Affairs Mauricio Jaramillo stated Tuesday before the Permanent Council of the OAS that the situation in Venezuela following the attacks ordered by Donald Trump could generate a massive flow of migration that would demand a significant effort in resources and capabilities to provide the necessary support and assistance in the receiving areas. The draft, prepared by the Directorate of Territorial Sovereignty and Border Development, details three stages in response to a potential migration emergency."
"The first stage occurs when the number of daily entries of Venezuelans reaches 73,000 and the percentage of non-returns falls below 0.01%. In other words, when the majority of those entering remain in Colombia. This initial stage will focus solely on identifying the needs of those entering, a task that can be handled by local and departmental capacities. The director general of Colombia's migration agency, Gloria Arriero, stated Tuesday that approximately 60,000 people are traveling daily to Cucuta, the Colombian city with the highest influx of Venezuelans."
"Given the uncertainty prevailing in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the United States and the continued rule of Chavismo, Colombia is addressing the possibility of a new mass influx of people into its territory, which already hosts 2.8 million Venezuelans. The government of Gustavo Petro is currently considering a three-phase plan in the event of a potential migration emergency, according to a draft from the Foreign Ministry reviewed by EL PAIS."
Uncertainty in Venezuela after Nicolas Maduro's capture by the United States and continued Chavismo raises the prospect of mass migration to Colombia, which already hosts 2.8 million Venezuelans. The government of Gustavo Petro is preparing a three-phase contingency plan for a potential migration emergency. Officials warn that attacks ordered by Donald Trump could trigger a massive flow requiring substantial resources and capabilities to support receiving areas. A draft plan outlines three stages; the first stage is triggered when daily entries reach 73,000 and non-returns fall below 0.01 percent, focusing on needs identification managed by local and departmental capacities. Colombia's migration agency reports about 60,000 people currently traveling daily to Cucuta, with officials noting the situation can change rapidly.
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