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Experts warn that the sudden lack of funds may spur further migration of Venezuelans beyond neighbouring Colombia.

Adriana Llano Medina lifts a tablet computer to show off documents for immigration registration

In a historic move, Colombia bypasses a patent to access a key HIV drug

Facing increasing infections in its population, Colombia has announced a plan to purchase generic versions of the drug.

A hand stretches out to show a bottle of dolutegravir and a solitary pill resting in his palm.

Seeking medical care, one family races anticipated US border restrictions

A father shares his story of trying to reach the US, ahead of a deal expected to crack down on asylum applications.

Emiliannys — a little girl in a pink T-shirt — and her father Victor Hidalgo Lopez, who wears a ballcap and flashes a thumbs-up at the camera.

‘I have to leave’: Migrants flock to US ‘mobility’ centres in Latin America

Critics argue ‘Safe Mobility’ sites in countries like Colombia are no substitute for asylum at the US-Mexico border.

The exterior of a building in Medellin Colombia, that has a sign that reads: "Centro de Negocios y Servicios. San Juan-Carabobo." Palm trees are planted on the sidewalk outside.