Venezuela Resumes Repatriation of Migrants Following US Agreement
Venezuela has resumed accepting deported nationals from the US under a renewed agreement with the Trump administration, following previous halts due to diplomatic tensions. President Maduro confirmed the agreement in a televised address, emphasizing human rights. Legal challenges continue as deportations have sparked court disputes regarding their justification and implementation.
Venezuela will resume accepting deported nationals from the United States due to a renewed agreement with the Trump administration, as stated by President Nicolas Maduro. He declared, “Tomorrow, thanks to the government’s perseverance, we’ll resume flights to continue rescuing and freeing migrants from prisons in the United States,” according to reports from the BBC.
This development follows a months-long standoff after Venezuela previously halted repatriation flights in March, following the US Treasury’s revocation of Chevron’s license to export Venezuelan oil. This action was met with strong criticism from the Venezuelan government.
The original repatriation deal was negotiated by Richard Grenell, then special envoy from the Trump administration. This deal was presented as a vital measure to reduce illegal migration, with former President Trump emphasizing, “Venezuela has agreed to receive, back into their Country, all Venezuela illegal aliens who were encamped in the US, including gang members of Tren de Aragua.”
Subsequent to the cessation of deportation flights, the Trump administration deported 238 Venezuelans, who were reportedly associated with the Tren de Aragua gang, to El Salvador, where they faced detention in a high-security prison. The identities of those deported, along with evidence of their alleged criminal affiliations, remain undisclosed by US authorities.
Jorge Rodriguez, Venezuela’s National Assembly President, confirmed the recent agreement focuses on protecting the human rights of repatriated nationals. He remarked, “Migrating isn’t a crime, and we won’t rest until everyone who wants to return is back and we rescue our kidnapped brothers in El Salvador.”
The deportations have led to legal disputes in Washington, with Judge James Boesberg attempting to block flights to El Salvador based on the implications of Trump’s application of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Although challenged, flights proceeded with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele responding that the judicial intervention came “too late.”
The White House has countered claims of bypassing judicial orders regarding the deportations, with Judge Boesberg requesting clearer legal guidance from government representatives as further hearings are set to occur next week.
In summary, Venezuela has announced the resumption of accepting deported nationals from the United States following a renewed agreement with the Trump administration. This decision comes after an extended suspension related to diplomatic tensions surrounding oil exports. While the repatriation aims to safeguard human rights, the legal implications connected to the deportations and related rulings remain significant. As the situation evolves, further judicial proceedings are expected to clarify the legal standing of such deportations.
Original Source: www.yenisafak.com
