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They fled oppression in Venezuela, but it followed them abroad
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The line outside the Venezuelan Consulate in Madrid stretched down the block. Pregnant women, families with small children, older people and those with disabilities arrived as early as 4 a.m. — five hours before the office opened — …