The number of Venezuelan asylum in Europe has reportedly doubled in the past year

Fact check: Venezuelans seeking asylum in the EU

Published on : 2019/08/09

By Sertan Sanderson Anwar Ashraf Published on : 2019/08/09

In March, Venezuelan asylum-seekers made up the second highest number of nationals seeking protection in the EU, following those coming from Syria. How are Venezuelans coming to Europe and why are they seeking asylum?

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