US continues deporting migrants to Venezuela despite Trump threat
Flights operated by the U.S. to return deported migrants to Venezuela will persist despite prior indications of airspace closure by the U.S. administration. The Venezuelan government confirmed on Tuesday the continuation of these bi-weekly flights…
Flights operated by the U.S. to return deported migrants to Venezuela will persist despite prior indications of airspace closure by the U.S. administration. The Venezuelan government confirmed on Tuesday the continuation of these bi-weekly flights following a request from the U.S. government. This update follows an earlier announcement suggesting a unilateral suspension of flights by U.S. immigration authorities.
Eastern Airlines, a U.S.-based company, submitted an overflight and landing application on Monday, seeking permission for an arrival scheduled for Wednesday. This application was disclosed publicly by Venezuela's foreign affairs minister on Tuesday.
to return deported migrants to Venezuela will persist despite prior indications of airspace closure by the U.S.
Deportations to Venezuela have been consistent this year, following a policy shift by President Nicolas Maduro under pressure from the U.S. administration. Previously, Venezuela did not accept deportees from the U.S. Regular flights, operated by a U.S. government contractor or Venezuela's state-owned airline, facilitate the return of immigrants to Caracas. Over 13,000 individuals have been repatriated via these chartered flights this year.
Based on reporting by Africanews.