Abstract
The decades long internal conflict in Colombia forced millions out of their homes. While hundreds of thousands fled the country, the vast majority remained within the nation’s borders. This research compares those who remained inside Colombia to those who crossed the border into neighboring Venezuela to understand how states treat vulnerable migrants and if there is any tangible difference between these two groups. This paper asserts that the comparable socioeconomic conditions of the displaced populations in both nations demonstrates states willingness to forgo providing the rights and protections these populations are entitled to.