CNN: Neighboring South American countries stiffen borders as chaos in Venezuela triggers exodus
(CNN)Thousands of Venezuelans fleeing the economic and humanitarian crisis roiling their homeland are facing increasing hostility from their South American neighbors.
Stricter border rules and mob violence have greeted some migrants as they look for refuge from the chaotic situation in Venezuela.
The mass exodus is ratcheting up tensions in countries such as Peru, Ecuador and Brazil even as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces the introduction of "a magic formula" to get his country back on track.
Brazil announced Sunday it would deploy 120 men from the country's national force to the border state of Roraima, where hostility towards Venezuelan migrants recently boiled over.
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The Americas need to come together and have a soft invasion to take control and manage this mess or it will get a lot worse.
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