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South American migration policy for Venezuelans

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2026-09-16 23:52 UTC → 2026-09-18 11:08 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Regional migration policies regarding Venezuelan citizens have seen recent administrative updates in Colombia and Chile. In Colombia, Migración Colombia established a 60-day deadline for Venezuelan migrants to collect over 150,000 approved Temporary Protection Permits (PPT). Authorities stated that if these documents are not claimed by November 4, the permits will be destroyed and the regularization process will be considered abandoned. The PPT is essential for migrants to access legal residency, employment, healthcare, banking, and education. In Chile, the government ~~introduced~~ has authorized the use of a ~~measure allowing~~ travel salvoconducto to allow Venezuelan citizens with expired passports to depart the ~~country using a travel permit (salvoconducto).~~ country. This ~~follows issues at Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport where passengers~~ measure aims to resolve travel uncertainties for migrants who had purchased tickets but were ~~previously prevented from boarding~~ unable to board due to ~~expired documentation. Interior Undersecretary Máximo Pavez noted that coordination with Venezuelan authorities allows for the use~~ document issues, following tensions at airports caused by a lack of ~~digital documents. However, officials clarified~~ consular relations between Chile and Venezuela. While the salvoconducto facilitates departure, authorities noted that ~~this measure does not apply to~~ individuals who entered Chile through unauthorized ~~border crossings, who~~ crossings will still face entry prohibitions.

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