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Desperate Venezuelans put dreams on hold in Brazil border camp

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The Brazilian border city of Boa Vista is overflowing with Venezuelans fleeing the economic crisis. Some families have taken shelter in the converted sports hall whilst others sleep outside, and the queue for food distribution grows as the days go by. But the city mayor claims Boa Vista has reached its limit, with Venezuelans representing 10% of the population.

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