>About 2.3 million Venezuelans have fled their crisis-hit country mainly because of a lack of food as severe shortages of medicine has left thousands at risk, the U.N. spokesman said Tuesday.
>The Venezuelans have fled to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Brazil.
>"People cite the lack of food as their main reason for leaving," said U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric. About 1.3 million Venezuelans are suffering from malnourishment.
>More than 100,000 Venezuelans living with HIV/AIDS are "at risk due to lack of access to necessary medication," he said.
>President Nicolas Maduro has faced criticism for his handling of the economy and accusations that he is sliding towards authoritarianism.
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