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The Venezuelan Refugee Crisis: Consequences and Responses

The Venezuelan Refugee Crisis: Consequences and Responses

April 5, 2020December 29, 20208 min read Laurence Campanella

In 2013, when Nicolàs Maduro rose to power and assumed Venezuela’s presidential office following the passing of socialist mentor and predecessor, Hugo Chavez, he inherited an already tenuous economy that would soon go into freefall. While many Venezuelans attribute … Continue reading

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Climate Refugees: Are We Using The Right Terminology?

Climate Refugees: Are We Using The Right Terminology?

February 21, 2020December 29, 20206 min read Sofia Mikton

In recent years, the term ‘climate refugee’ has become the term of choice for describing those at risk of climate-induced displacement. The term has become widespread in popular discourse and news media circles, finding itself at the intersection of environmental … Continue reading

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