Colombia is gearing up for what could be the biggest refugee surge yet from Venezuela, after the U.S. launched a blockbuster military operation this week that forcibly seized President Nicolas Maduro. 😲 Bogota has sounded the alarm, calling for emergency sessions at the United Nations Security Council and the Organization of American States to address the fallout.
Over in Cucuta, the main gateway at the border, local teams are hustling to expand shelters, stockpile food kits, and boost medical services. 'Our goal is clear: no one left stranded,' a regional coordinator told CGTN's Michelle Begue. 🏥🍲
Colombia already hosts over 2 million Venezuelan residents, a figure born from years of crisis. Now, officials say they are tapping into lessons learned by mobilizing NGOs, community groups, and volunteers to set up reception centers, offer legal aid, and streamline humanitarian help. It’s like organizing a massive flash mob, but with lifesaving impact. 🎉❤️
Yet the rapid U.S. intervention has raised fresh jitters. Families are packing their belongings, sensing instability back home. While Colombia vows an open-door policy, leaders stress that more international support is crucial to prevent border towns from becoming overwhelmed. 🙏
By convening in New York and Washington, diplomats aim to hammer out aid packages and sharpen regional cooperation. For young Colombians and Venezuelans alike, the coming days will test the power of solidarity, proving that even in crisis, communities can rewrite the story together. ✨🤝🇨🇴
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Colombia readies for Venezuelan refugees after U.S. forcibly seizes Maduro
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