Around 300 migrants are near the border line, most of them with Colombian and Ecuadorian nationalities, the authorities warned at one of the most important border crossings.
On Sunday, 115 Venezuelans left the Chilean city of Arica, but some were prevented from boarding the plane because their families are made up of members from other countries.
Some of the children who are in the area were born on Chilean territory and therefore correspond to this nationality, and sometimes their parents are also of different origins, which complicates the repatriation tasks.
The crisis began about 20 days ago when groups of migrants tried to leave Chile, where measures against them have been tightened, but have been unable to enter Peru and are now in a kind of no man’s land.
The State Department is in talks with neighboring governments to find solutions to the problem, including the creation of land corridors or flights, like those funded by Venezuela and part of the Vuelta a la Patria plan, to ensure the voluntary and safe return of his compatriots.
Although humanitarian actions such as the distribution of food and cleaning supplies are being carried out, the situation is difficult for hundreds of people, including minors, pregnant women and the elderly.
This geographical area is characterized by the fact that high temperatures are reached during the day, but at night the cold is intense and most people sleep outdoors.
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