Sociodemographic profiles and the causes of regular Venezuelan Emigration
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2020
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Mazuera-Arias, Rina
Albornoz-Arias, Neida
Cuberos, María-Antonia
Vivas-García, Marisela
Morffe Peraza, Miguel Ángel
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John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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The following study examines the characteristics of the Venezuelan emigrant population which crossed the border between Táchira state (Venezuela) and La Parada, Villa del Rosario Municipality, North Santander (Colombia) between April 9th and May 6th of 2018. The data were collected through a structured survey with 14,578 respondents. Using multiple correspondence factor analysis and positioning maps, we identified three different emigrant profiles that have a single fundamental cause of emigration: the current economic situation. These three groups differ in age, education level, and marital status. Profile 3 stands out as it is formed by single, young professionals who feel uncertainty because they do not think they can have a prosperous future in Venezuela. We conclude with an acknowledgement of the current humanitarian crisis (around both food and health) in Venezuela and the need to generate inclusive migratory policies in host countries.
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Emigration and immigration, Social capital, Venezuelan migrants
