U.S. Resumes Deportations to Venezuela Following Bilateral Agreement

A recent agreement between the United States and Venezuela has allowed for the resumption of deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants. After weeks of suspension, a plane carrying 199 repatriated Venezuelan citizens landed this past Monday at Simón Bolívar Airport, near Caracas.

Background of the Suspension

The deportation flights were halted after the Trump administration revoked a license that had allowed Venezuela to export part of its oil to the United States, despite sanctions imposed on the South American country. This led to tensions between the two nations and temporarily suspended the repatriation of migrants.

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The New Agreement and Its Implementation

Last Saturday, both governments reached an agreement to reinstate deportation flights as part of U.S. immigration policies. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro described the agreement as an opportunity to bring back Venezuelan citizens who were being held in detention centers in the U.S.

Repatriation Process

The migrants were transported from the state of Texas to Honduras, where they boarded a Conviasa airline flight bound for Venezuela. U.S. authorities described those deported as “illegal aliens” who “had no legal basis to remain in the country.”

Reactions and Consequences

The resumption of deportations comes amid a broader tightening of immigration policies in the United States. In recent days, former President Trump stated that Venezuela had been “hostile” toward the U.S. and announced the implementation of a 25% “secondary tariff” on oil and gas trade with countries that maintain commercial relations with Venezuela.

Meanwhile, Venezuela’s National Assembly emphasized that migration “is not a crime” and reaffirmed its commitment to receiving and supporting repatriated citizens.

Impact and Outlook

The agreement marks a new chapter in migration relations between the two countries, but also raises questions about the return conditions for deported migrants. With increasing restrictions and sanctions, the migration landscape remains a challenge for both governments and the individuals affected.

We will continue to monitor developments in this situation and its impact on the migrant community.

From: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm1r0wjdyno 

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