The thesis deals with the effects of the Venezuelan migration wave on Colombia. The aim of the thesis was to find out what impact the Venezuelan migration crisis has had on the situation in Colombia and what is the position of the Colombian government in relation to it. In order to answer these research questions, a qualitative content analysis was applied, which examined data provided by international organizations, political institutions or Colombian government authorities describing the current situation in the country. The main theoretical concept that this thesis uses as its basis is the push-pull theory of migration, which explains migration based on the mechanism of "push" and "pull" factors that motivate the population to move. As a result of the analysis of the examined data, the hypothesis was confirmed, which assumed that the migration crisis has had a negative impact on the Colombian national situation, specifically in the institutional, economic and social spheres. The results of the content analysis revealed significant negative impacts in all three mentioned spheres and subsequently the possible future development was outlined. Furthermore, the results of the analysis reveal Colombia's historical and current approach to Venezuelan migrants and confirm the hypothesis that the..
