Introduction

This book analyses the Venezuelan migration crisis – the largest South–South displacement in recent decades – through a multidimensional lens. Drawing on a mixed-methods study conducted in multiple locations, including Venezuela, Peru, and Europe, it explores migrants’ decision-making processes and, alternatively, reasons for individual immobility. It then investigates the coping and adaptation strategies of Venezuelan migrants amid the economic collapse and political instability of their home country. The theoretical framework of the study combines coping theory, acculturation, and integration models. It addresses underexplored themes such as immobility, transnational ties, and neighbourhood effects on migrant behaviour. Empirical findings highlight both barriers and resilience in the integration of Venezuelans in Peru. Consequently, this study fills a critical gap in migration studies and offers interdisciplinary insights and policy recommendations for more inclusive migrant support systems for the Global South.