Venezuelan migration in Brazil

social networks, territorial relations and place construction

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a notable increase in mobility among the peoples of South America, particularly after 2015, due to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. This study focuses on the migratory flow of Venezuelan citizens across the continent, especially those who chose Brazil as their destination. Analyzing the period from 2010 to 2022, when the displacement intensified the most, the main objective is to understand this mobility dynamic, considering concepts such as social networks, interpersonal relationships, and an attempt to apply the geographical concept of place. These concepts will guide the approach to issues of adaptation and permanence of Venezuelan migrants in Brazil. In the end, the aim is to present a detailed profile of these migrants, based on reports from the National Migration Registration System (Sismigra) and the International Traffic System (STI-MAR). The analysis also explores the underlying contexts of Brazilian citizens’ perceptions of the new inhabitants of the country. Additionally, the study includes explanatory charts and comparative maps that highlight the migration and refuge of Venezuelans in Brazil compared to other Latin American countries. This contributes to a broader and more contextualized understanding of the migratory situation in the region.