Venezuela remains one of the most dangerous countries for children. Sadly, the country has the highest homicide rates in the world – a shocking 24 out of 1,000 children are murdered each year.
Hyperinflation, unemployment, food and medical supply shortages, and the resulting malnutrition crisis have sparked a dramatic increase in the number of people leaving Venezuela in desperation. Displacement from Venezuela is among the highest in the world – second only to Syria. Experts warn the number of people fleeing Venezuela could surpass 6.5 million by the end of 2020.
As we see and hear horrifying stories of children arriving in Colombia, Peru and across the Latin America region after harrowing journeys, sometimes all alone, the effects of malnutrition, disease and chronic stress sprawled across their innocent faces, it is clear that this is a true children’s emergency.
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