Georgina Chami, Christopher M. Brown, Nalanda Roy

Addressing the Venezuelan Migrant Crisis (eBook, PDF)

Lessons for the Caribbean

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This monograph delves into the general dynamics, causes, and impact of Venezuelan migration in the Caribbean, with particular emphasis on Trinidad and Tobago, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of this phenomenon.

Migration has been a defining feature of the Caribbean region's history, with its complex interplay of colonial legacies, economic opportunities, and socio-political factors shaping patterns of movement within and beyond the region. The Caribbean has been a hub of migration, marked by both internal and external movements, driven by various factors such as economic disparities, political instability, and the search for better opportunities. However, migration also poses challenges such as brain drain and strains on resources in both sending and receiving countries. As the Caribbean continues to evolve in a globalized world, understanding and addressing the complex causes and impacts of migration remains a critical task for countries, policymakers, academics, and communities alike. This exploration allows for greater insights and understanding of the responses and possible recommendations for tacking and addressing the Venezuelan migrant crisis.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Januar 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798216260677
• Artikelnr.: 75948324

Autorenporträt

Georgina Chami is lecturer in the Institute of International Relation at University of the West Indies.

Christopher M. Brown is assistant professor of Political Science and International Studies at Georgia Southern University.

Nalanda Roy is professor in the Department of Political Science and International Studies at Georgia Southern University.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction: Understanding the Venezuelan Exodus: Migration Trends and
Causes
Chapter 1:From Democracy to Kleptocracy: The Making of Venezuela's
Humanitarian Catastrophe
Chapter 2: The Shifting Tides of Migration: The Role of Past Migrations in
Shaping National Policies in Trinidad and Tobago
Chapter 3: Borders, Health, and Migration: The Socioeconomic
Vulnerabilities of Venezuelan Migrants in Trinidad and Tobago in the Time
of COVID
Chapter 4: The Venezuelan Crisis in Trinidad: Analyzing the Economic,
Social, and Political Dynamics
Chapter 5: The Human Cost of Exclusion: The Complexities of Migrant
Integration in Trinidad and Tobago
Conclusion: Charting a Path Forward: Lessons, Challenges, and Policy
Directions
Bibliography