B2 – Upper Intermediate
During Franco’s dictatorial regime, Spanish fled to Venezuela to seek refuge. Decades later, Venezuelans want to do the same and ask Spain for its compassion now that the tables have turned.
Read more on the Venezuelans’ plea for asylum in Spain in the article below.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45640307
Discussion Questions:
1. Should more Venezuelan refugees be accepted in Spain?
2. What are the positives and pushbacks of providing asylum to Venezuelan refugees?
3. What is your position on this matter?