Thousands of Venezuelans cross the border seeking better opportunities in Colombia. Despite their harsh reality, they always find the necessary support thanks to Menfis Cedriño. The story highlights a Venezuelan woman living in Cúcuta who has become a beacon of hope.

Colombia is addressing the challenge of Venezuelan migration by implementing assimilation policies to support basic areas such as education and health. Sandra Bustamante, a Venezuelan migrant, has found the educational support for her daughters in Cúcuta to be excellent. Colombia has received 1.7 million Venezuelan migrants, with efforts to control safe entry and provide initial aid. Lucas Gómez from the Presidencia de Colombia outlines the country's migration routes and support. The Ministry of Health reports over three million medical cases involving Venezuelan migrants, with a significant number of births from Venezuelan mothers at the Erasmo Meos hospital in Cúcuta. Despite the political cost, Colombia's approach is encouraged by the international community and ACNUR to be replicated by other nations.

Colombia has decided to grant legal status to millions of Venezuelans in the country, which has resulted in benefits for thousands of children. These children, alongside Colombian minors, are receiving free education and meals.

Over a thousand Venezuelan migrants are waiting at the border in La Parada, near the Simón Bolívar International Bridge, to return to Venezuela from Colombia. They have been waiting for days for Venezuelan authorities to authorize their entry, facing harsh conditions such as high temperatures and lack of basic necessities. Migración Colombia reports that 71,052 Venezuelans have returned home, with 56,850 crossing through the Simón Bolívar bridge. The capacity for Venezuela to receive migrants is limited, leading to restrictions on the return operation to avoid overwhelming the border areas. The governor of Norte de Santander has requested national government support to manage the health and safety of the migrants and the local population.

The closure of the Venezuelan-Colombian border by the Venezuelan government has severely impacted the lives of thousands, including workers and students who regularly cross for employment and education. Venezuelans like Jorge Torrado face dangerous illegal crossings to maintain their livelihoods. The closure has also affected children's education, with many Venezuelan students attending schools in Colombia due to the deteriorating educational conditions in Venezuela. Organizations like Fundación Redes are advocating for the reopening of the border to ensure children's right to education. The situation underscores the broader political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.