Forced displacement and regional strains: a geopolitical analysis of Venezuelan migration in Latin America (2018-2025)

Resumen

This research paper analyzes the multidimensional impact of Venezuelan forced displacement in Latin America during the 2018–2025 period. Utilizing a qualitative and documentary approach, the study examines the strain placed on public service infrastructure, transformations in informal and formal labor markets, the evolution of regulatory frameworks between regularization and border securitization, and challenges in multilateral governance. The findings demonstrate that the exodus of over seven million individuals altered the sociodemographic and economic structure of key host nations (Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, and Chile). The study concludes that while forced migration generated immediate fiscal and operational pressures, it offers longterm opportunities for economic integration and human capital development, provided that international funding and sustainable labor formalization policies are maintained.