Colombia to Grant Protected Status to Venezuelan Asylum Seekers
HeadlineFeb 09, 2021
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In Colombia, President Iván Duque announced Monday Venezuelan asylum seekers will be given protected status for up to 10 years. The policy is likely to benefit some 1 million undocumented Venezuelans, granting them permission to work and access to social services.
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