Migrants, the Infomal Sector and Prostitution in Trinidad and Tobago

Lue Anda Francis-Blackman and Andel Andrew

Andel Andrew

10th Migration Conference

2022

Morocco

This paper explores Venezuelan migrants and the informal sector in Trinidad and Tobago. It explores the dark side of migration for Venezuelan female migrants. The research adopts a qualitative methodology to answer the main research questions: What factors have led to prostitution among female Venezuelan migrants in Trinidad and Tobago? The study finds that weak state capacity and societal factors have created the opportunities for the expansion of the booming sex industry in Trinidad and Tobago through Venezuelan migrant prostitution. Key Words: Venezuelan, State Capacity; Migrants; Informal Sector; Prostitution