Venezuelan Migration in Spain and Chile

Citizenship and Integration in a Changing Global South and North

Authors

  • Gabriella Thomázy University of Public Service, Hungary Autonomous University of Bucaramanga, Colombia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5851-2541
  • America Celeste Guevara Parra Autonomous University of Bucaramanga, Colombia University of Public Service, Hungary

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15170/PSK.2026.SI.01.08

Keywords:

Chile, Spain, Venezuelan migration, Integration, Citizenship

Abstract

The political, social, and economic crisis in Venezuela has caused one of the largest emigrations waves in recent years. Chile and Spain have long been attractive destinations for Latin American migrants, due to their economic development. However, since the start of the “Venezuelan exodus” in 2015, both countries have experienced a substantial influx of Venezuelan migrants. This study examines Venezuelan migration to Chile and Spain. It focuses on their migration policies; particularly recent trends related to integration and citizenship access. Comparing a European country with a South American offers an opportunity to examine the changing dynamics between the Global North and the Global South. Despite having similar cultural traditions and a common language, the two countries implemented different solutions for migrant integration. This study will highlight good practices and major challenges based on an analysis of databases, public policies, and academic literature.

Author Biographies

Gabriella Thomázy, University of Public Service, Hungary Autonomous University of Bucaramanga, Colombia

Gabriella Thomázy holds a Ph.D. in Military Sciences with a specialization in Security Studies and has an academic background in Sociology, Human Resource Management, and Education Studies. She is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Public Service in Hungary and a Researcher at the Autonomous University of Bucaramanga (Global Faculty Program) in Colombia. Her research focuses on migration, South America, and security studies. She has presented at numerous conferences in Hungary and internationally (Colombia, Chile, Finland, Spain, among others) and has been invited as a guest lecturer at several universities, including Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary), Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary), the University of Chile (Chile), and the Chilean Military Academy (Chile).

America Celeste Guevara Parra, Autonomous University of Bucaramanga, Colombia University of Public Service, Hungary

PhD candidate in Military Sciences at the University of Public Service in Budapest (Hungary). Holds a Master's degree in Anthropology, Advanced Research and Social Intervention (specializing in Ethnographic and Transcultural Research) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona - UAB (Spain) and is a psychologist at the Autonomous University of Bucaramanga - UNAB (Colombia). Member of the research group “Violence, language and cultural studies” of the Faculty of Psychology of the UNAB.

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Published

2026-05-13

How to Cite

Thomázy, G., & Guevara Parra, A. C. (2026). Venezuelan Migration in Spain and Chile: Citizenship and Integration in a Changing Global South and North. POLARITIES, 7(SI), 139–158. https://doi.org/10.15170/PSK.2026.SI.01.08

Issue

Vol. 7 No. SI (2026): Polarities – Upcoming Special Issue

Section

Studies

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