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Venezuela's mass exodus has sparked violence, and countries are sending in more troops to deal with it

After violent attacks on Venezuelan migrants over the weekend, Brazil is adding more troops to the force it has dispatched to deal with a wave of Venezuelans entering the country.

  • A wave of migrants from Venezuela has arrived in neighboring countries over the past several months.
  • Their presence has strained social services and sparked resentment among local populations.
  • That sentiment has at times spilled over into violence, and a recent incident in Brazil prompted the government to deploy more troops for security.

The number of Venezuelans fleeing to neighboring countries has swelled over the past year, and in recent days Brazil has sent in more military personnel to deal with violent backlash to that influx.

Early on Saturday in Pacaraima, a municipality in the Brazilian state of Roraima on the border with Venezuela, encampments set up by Venezuelans were attacked by Brazilians angry about a local restaurant owner who had been beaten and robbed, allegedly by Venezuelans.

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While the Brazilian military has extensive logistical capabilities, soldiers are not well prepared for humanitarian tasks, which has been evident on the ground there, Ramsey said.

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