Experts are challenging the use of the term “illegal” to describe Venezuelan migrants, arguing it violates human rights and overlooks their substantial economic contributions to Colombia. Tomás Páez, head of the Venezuelan Diaspora Observatory, highlights the positive impact of the nearly three million Venezuelans currently in Colombia. Specialists in international relations echo this sentiment, emphasizing that framing migration as illegal disregards the complex circumstances forcing people to leave their home country. The discussion arises amidst growing threats of deportation for Venezuelan migrants in Colombia. Experts warn these actions would be detrimental, both to the migrants themselves and to the Colombian economy which relies on their workforce. They advocate for policies that recognize the rights and value of the Venezuelan diaspora.