Media representation of Venezuelan migrants in Latin America: bibliometric analysis of pre- and post-pandemic studies

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Bibliometric analysis Venezuelan migration social networks Latin America COVID-19

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This bibliometric analysis examined scientific production on Venezuelan migration in social networks in Latin America (2016-2025), processing 27 documents through systematic searches in Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar using R. Results showed irregular growth with inflection in 2019 and consolidation in 2022-2023, evidencing regional asymmetry where Colombia led with 36 publications versus Ecuador with 3. Journal of Migration and Health and PLOS ONE emerged as central sources. COVID-19 constituted an investigative catalyst diversifying approaches toward interdisciplinary perspectives. It is concluded there is need for regional scientific strengthening and findings provide comprehensive cartography to guide future research and evidence-based policies.

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2026-04-30

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Camacho Estrada, S. N., López Zurita, H. S., Valencia Núñez, E. R., & Trujillo Ronquillo, D. F. (2026). Media representation of Venezuelan migrants in Latin America: bibliometric analysis of pre- and post-pandemic studies. VISUAL REVIEW. International Visual Culture Review Revista Internacional De Cultura Visual, 18(3), 117–134. https://doi.org/10.62161/revvisual.v18.6038

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Vol. 18 No. 3 (2026)

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