Mexico Resumes Deportation Flights to Venezuela Under U.S. Pressure

In response to growing pressure from the United States to curb border crossings, Mexico has resumed deportation flights for Venezuelan migrants. This agreement between Mexican and Venezuelan authorities aims to address the surge in migration toward the U.S. border, implementing repatriation flights as a strategic measure.

Mexican and Venezuelan authorities announced the resumption of repatriation flights last Saturday, marking a joint effort to address the migration crisis. The initiative includes two flights, one on Friday and another on Saturday, as part of a commitment to “strengthen cooperation on migration matters.” This agreement originated during a regional summit held in Mexico in October, where various countries sought solutions to the ongoing migration to the United States.

Commitment and Future Plans:

Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that both countries are committed to addressing the root causes of irregular migration and humanely managing migration flows. In addition to repatriations, Mexico and Venezuela plan to implement social and labor programs for those returning to Venezuela, seeking comprehensive solutions.

U.S. Pressures and Mexico’s Response:

With over 10,000 migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border daily, U.S. authorities have sought collaboration from countries in the region to control this flow. The Biden administration has pressured Mexico in this regard, with officials such as Secretary of State Antony Blinken visiting Mexico City to address the issue. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador expressed willingness to collaborate but also requested more assistance for development in the migrants’ countries of origin and a reduction in sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela.

Resumption of Direct Deportations to Venezuela by the United States:

In October, the United States announced the resumption of direct deportations of Venezuelan immigrants to their home country. This measure, virtually halted for years, reactivates amid tensions and strained relations with the Nicolás Maduro regime.

The resumption of deportation flights to Venezuela reflects the complexities of the migration situation in the region and external pressures to find solutions. Cooperation between Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States remains a critical issue amid the growing migration crisis at the southern border.

Source for this blog: Telemundo

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