Forced migration of venezuelan professionals constructions in migration transit

Abstract

This article addresses the phenomenon of forced migration of Venezuelan professionals over the last decade. Its central objective is to uncover the meanings, describe the perspectives of these individuals in their host country, and interpret their lived experiences during their migration journey. The research is theoretically grounded in the concept of "migratory movements" and the loss of everyday life, drawing on the work of key authors such as Sayad (2006) and Castles (2004). Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative paradigm using the phenomenological-hermeneutic method, following the postulates of Heidegger and Gadamer for interpreting lived realities. Participant observation and semi-structured interviews were conducted with a unit of analysis comprised of three migrant professionals. The findings reveal emerging categories such as the "country situation," systemic insecurity, and the reconfiguration of expectations, which act as triggers for displacement. It is concluded that forced migration generates a profound rupture in personal and professional identity, resulting in material and emotional losses that force a drastic restructuring of lifestyles in the destination contexts.