Former Colombian President Iván Duque discussed the creation of the Temporary Protection Statute (ETPV) for Venezuelan migrants in a recent interview. The policy, which benefited nearly two million Venezuelans, was inspired by similar U.S. policies and Duque’s own experiences. He highlighted the challenges of integrating such a large influx of people during a significant migration crisis. The ETPV aimed to provide a pathway to regularization for Venezuelans fleeing the crisis in their country. Duque suggested the policy could potentially pave the way for the future nationalization of these migrants. The discussion centered on the boldness and humanitarian aspects of the initiative, as detailed by the Universidad del Rosario’s Venezuela Observatory.