Haitian migrants wait in Peruvian border town for chance to enter Brazil

21/08/12
Year: 2012
Country: Brazil
Language: English

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Thousands of Haitians left their country in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. While many fled to the United States, others made the arduous journey south to Brazil. But after letting in more than 4,000 Haitian migrants, Brazil has toughened its immigration policy. Meanwhile, hundreds more wait at its border for the chance to get in.

 

 

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