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Peru Declares Emergency as Venezuelan Migrants Surge from Chile

11/29/2025

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Peru's President José Jerí declared a state of emergency along the southern border due to Venezuelan migrants fleeing Chile.
Chile plans to tighten immigration policies as ultraconservative José Antonio Kast intensifies his campaign against undocumented migrants.
The influx drives migrants into Peru, creating border chaos.
Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela said Kast cannot represent Chile.
Chilean Minister of Security Luis Cordero warned the rhetoric could have real consequences.

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Peru's President José Jerí declared a state of emergency along the southern border due to Venezuelan migrants fleeing Chile.
Chile plans to tighten immigration policies as ultraconservative José Antonio Kast intensifies his campaign against undocumented migrants.
The influx drives migrants into Peru, creating border chaos.
Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela said Kast cannot represent Chile.
Chilean Minister of Security Luis Cordero warned the rhetoric could have real consequences.