Trinidad and Tobago Slashes Work Permits for Venezuelan Migrants by 82%
Trinidad and Tobago has drastically reduced work permits for Venezuelan migrants by 82%, from 4,275 in 2024 to just 757 this year, amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions.
- In 2024, Trinidad and Tobago issued 4,275 work permits to Venezuelan migrants, but this figure plummeted to only 757 in the current year.
- The significant reduction of 3,518 work permits, representing an 82% decrease, reflects the strained relationship between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
- This drastic cut in work permits raises concerns about human migration patterns as many Venezuelans seek better opportunities amid economic challenges in Venezuela.
Por Qué Es Relevante
The reduction in work permits for Venezuelan migrants underscores the growing challenges of human migration in the region and highlights the diplomatic strains between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. This shift may lead to increased economic hardship for Venezuelans seeking refuge and opportunities abroad.