Two Venezuelan planes carried deported nationals back home from the US on Monday, marking a potential thaw in the relations between the countries and highlighting a diplomatic achievement for President Trump. The flights, conducted by the Venezuelan airline Conviasa, were confirmed by both US and Venezuelan officials, though the number of passengers was undisclosed. Previously, deportation flights had been suspended for years, resuming briefly under the Biden administration in October 2023 when 130 migrants were returned. The Venezuelan government rejected claims of a gang presence in the US, stating most Venezuelans are honest and hardworking.
A recent resurgence of Venezuelans crossing the US-Mexico border has made them one of the largest groups entering illegally since 2021. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also arranged agreements with El Salvador and Guatemala for deportations to those countries. However, a federal judge in New Mexico blocked the transfer of three Venezuelan men to Guantanamo Bay.
Following adviser Richard Grennell's visit to Venezuela, Trump announced an agreement with the Maduro administration to repatriate detained Venezuelans, including alleged gang members of Tren de Aragua. During this negotiation, six Americans detained in Venezuela were also released. In a White House post on the X platform, officials said: "Flights of Illegal Aliens to Venezuela Resume." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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