Venezuela Receives Nearly 200 Male Migrants Following US Deportation
Two aircraft transporting Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived at Venezuela's La Guaira airport on Monday evening. These repatriation flights mark the first since a January agreement between Trump's administration and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Flights operated by the Venezuelan airline Conviasa are integral to an initiative aimed at repatriating thousands of migrants who left Venezuela. According to a government statement, these individuals exited the country “due to economic sanctions and psychological warfare campaigns directed at our nation.”
According to the statement, certain individuals on the flight are reportedly implicated in illicit activities associated with the Tren de Aragua gang and will undergo thorough investigation for any criminal affiliations.
Trump’s envoy, Richard Grenell, conducted discussions with Nicolás Maduro in Caracas on January 31, focusing on topics such as migration and sanctions. Following the meeting, Grenell departed Venezuela with six American nationals who had been detained by local authorities.
The administration under Trump has prioritized the deportation of members of the Tren de Aragua group from the United States. Following a visit by Grenell, Trump stated that Maduro has consented to accept all Venezuelan illegal migrants and arrange their transportation back to Venezuela.
The Trump administration has initiated steps to rescind deportation protections for approximately 348,000 Venezuelans residing in the United States. This move could result in the loss of their work permits, followed by potential deportation as early as April.
Over 7 million Venezuelan migrants have departed their homeland in recent years, driven by an ongoing economic and social crisis that authorities attribute to sanctions imposed by the United States and other nations.
