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In recent years, Colombia has become the home to an estimated 1.3 million Venezuelan refugees fleeing economic and social unrest in their home country. Among those seeking a better life, are young mothers and their children – some not even born.

While Colombia has made efforts to welcome these new arrivals, many face a state of legal limbo for themselves – and their children. Bringing an added uncertainty to the already overwhelming challenge just to survive.

Joining us from Bogota, Colombia is CGTN’s Michelle Begue. She recently did a story for our program Americas Now on the plight of Venezuelan mothers seeking refuge in Colombia.

Michelle’s story for Americas Now

Statelessness in Colombia has left thousands of children without a nationality

Venezuelans relocate to Colombia according to the country’s Migration Director. Among those migrating are pregnant women.