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Venezuela Resumes Repatriation Flights Amid Tensions Over Deportations

Venezuela begins repatriation of nearly 200 migrants from the U.S., while U.S. judge questions legality of deportations tied to gang violence.

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The deal comes after Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed that Venezuela would face "severe, and escalating sanctions" if the country continued to refuse to accept its citizens that had faced deportation.
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The arrival came after the U.S. government reached an agreement with President Nicolás Maduro, who suspended repatriation flights earlier this month when the Treasury Department pulled Chevron’s license to export Venezuelan oil.
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The mega-prison with a 40,000-person capacity has long been criticized by rights groups for the alleged inhumane treatment of detainees.
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The Trump administration's decision to deport 137 Venezuelan migrants last weekend despite a judge's order blocking the move was viewed by some legal scholars as an escalation in President Donald Trump's confrontation with the judiciary.
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Homan’s comments come amid a tense legal battle after President Trump attacked U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg for ordering the administration to turn around or halt flights of Venezuelan migrants headed to a Salvadoran prison.
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A diplomatic spat erupted, with the United States threatening to send criminal illegal immigrants from Venezuela to El Salvador for detention if Caracas would not accept them.
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The move comes as tensions between the two countries remain high after the U.S. Treasury Department revoked Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil—prompting Caracas to suspend deportation flights on March 8.
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Updated: Mar 23rd, 2025, 11:44 PM ET

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Venezuela has resumed repatriation flights for nearly 200 undocumented migrants deported from the U.S. amidst ongoing tensions with the Trump administration, which accelerated deportations to El Salvador. The Venezuelan government emphasized the commitment to human rights for returnees. Meanwhile, President Maduro's administration condemned the treatment of deportees detained in El Salvador, where they are accused of gang affiliations with Tren de Aragua. As legal disputes continue in the U.S. regarding the deportation process, the dynamics remain contentious, fueled by the complexities of immigration policies and diplomatic relations.

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Venezuela has agreed to resume repatriation flights for its migrants who were in the U.S. illegally, confirming both Jorge Rodríguez and Nicolás Maduro's statements regarding the protection of their human rights.
The resumption of flights follows tensions over U.S. sanction policies and a prior suspension of deportation flights in early March, particularly relating to the withdrawal of Chevron's export license.
There are ongoing legal controversies surrounding the deportation of alleged gang members to El Salvador, including accusations of violations against a federal court ruling, amidst claims that all deported individuals are linked to the Tren de Aragua gang.

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