# Venezuelan migration response in Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuelan-migration-response-in-colombia
> Updated: 2026-09-06T18:44:30.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 2.

Following an announcement by President Abelardo de la Espriella regarding the deportation of undocumented Venezuelans, Cúcuta, Colombia, has experienced a surge in demand for migration guidance. 

Migración Colombia reports that while 1.96 million Venezuelans in the country hold valid Temporary Protection Permits, nearly 800,000 individuals remain in vulnerable positions, including those with active pre-registrations and those who are formally undocumented. 

In Cúcuta, the ‘Centros Intégrate’ have seen a significant increase in visitors seeking regularization assistance. Daily attendance at the Las Mercedes center has risen from a typical 80 people to averages of 120, with recent spikes reaching approximately 200 people per day, marking a 150% increase over normal capacity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Inflation trends show deceleration in Buenos Aires and rise in Chile

Inflation in Buenos Aires decelerated to 1.7% in August due to lower seasonal costs, while Chile's CPI rose by 0.6%, driven by increases in food and transportation sectors.

39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perkins-rocha-calls-for-dismantling-venezuelas-repressive-structures

### 2026-09-01: Cúcuta sees surge in migration inquiries following deportation announcement

An announcement regarding the deportation of undocumented Venezuelans has caused a 150% spike in migration guidance requests in Cúcuta, Colombia, as nearly 800,000 migrants remain in vulnerable status.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ccuta-sees-surge-in-migration-inquiries-following-deportation-announcement

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