safe-conduct
noun
safe-con·duct
ˈsāf-ˈkän-(ˌ)dəkt 
1
: protection given a person passing through a military zone or occupied area
2
: a document authorizing safe-conduct
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The Miami Herald attempted to contact officials at the Venezuelan embassy in Mexico through a Whatsapp chat setup for migrants, asking what are the requirements to obtain a letter of safe-conduct.
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
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Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Safe-conduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safe-conduct. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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