Stigmatization and perceptions of Venezuelan migrants in Peru in the context of Venezuela’s political and economic crisis

Ricardo Enrique Grundy-López, Aleixandre Brian Duche-Pérez, Manuel Edmundo Hillpa-Zuñiga, Antonio Miguel Escobar-Juárez, Renato Paredes-Velazco, Hugo Efraín Aguilar-Gonzales

Article ID: 9857
Vol 8, Issue 13, 2024

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This study analyzes the social and individual stigmatization toward Venezuelan immigrants in Peru within the context of the largest migratory movement in Latin America, driven by the political, economic, and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. The study employs a qualitative approach, using semi-structured in-depth interviews with a diverse sample of 24 participants from major Peruvian cities, including Lima, Arequipa, Cusco, and Trujillo. These in-depth interviews provide insights into the complexity of perceptions toward Venezuelan migrants, ranging from stigmatizing views driven by associations with economic threats and criminality to more positive perceptions that acknowledge the migrants’ adaptability and economic contributions. The findings reveal that while negative stereotypes perpetuate social exclusion and pressures for cultural assimilation threaten the preservation of migrant identities, there are also narratives highlighting resilience and successful integration. The study emphasizes the importance of implementing intercultural education programs, promoting labor integration policies, and collaborating with the media to combat stigma. It concludes that addressing these challenges through a multidimensional, human-rights-based approach can foster greater social cohesion and better integration of migrants, benefiting both the migrant population and Peruvian society.


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xenophobia; stigmatization; Venezuelan migrants; integration; prejudice

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