Migrants fearful, uncertain after UNHCR's closure
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June 8, 2025
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LAUREL V WILLIAMS and PAULA LINDO
VENEZUELAN migrants in this country are voicing deep concern and confusion after the announcement that the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will officially close its office in Port of Spain on August 31, 2025.
Upon taking office on January 20, US President Donald Trump announced cuts to overseas aid, this has caused funding restraints prompting the UNHCR to close several offices around the world.
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