Thousands of Venezuelans cross into Brazil to flee crisis
A downward economic spiral and food shortages have driven hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans to flee to nearby countries.
28 Feb 2018
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A downward economic spiral and food shortages have driven hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans to flee to nearby countries.
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