Nearly a million children left behind in Venezuela as parents migrate

March 25, 2020 10:13 AM

MARACAIBO, VENEZUELA (NYTIMES) - In their final minutes together, Jean Carlos, 8, held his mother's hand like an anchor and promised to "take deep breaths" so he wouldn't cry. His sister, Crisol, 10, hid angrily in the kitchen. His brother, Cristian, 12, hauled a blue suitcase into the yard.

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The Straits Times World News