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A policy paper from the Center for Global Development and Refugees International published in December proposed ways in which the government could eliminate some of the obstacles that Venezuelans face. But the researchers warned that perceptions of immigrants have worsened since 2018 and said that xenophobia is expected to increase due to the deep economic slump caused by the pandemic and could deter the government from making changes.
“Besides, the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections of April 2021 increase the risk of Venezuelans becoming scapegoats for politicians aspiring to office,” the paper said.
