Venezuela will recommence accepting deported nationals from the U.S. via a renewed agreement with the Trump administration. President Maduro declared the resumption of ‘rescue flights’, seeking to address repatriation paused since March. This move follows legal challenges tied to earlier deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, amidst ongoing complexities in U.S.-Venezuela relations.

In a significant development, Venezuela will resume accepting deported nationals from the United States, following a renewed agreement with the Trump administration. President Nicolas Maduro announced during a televised address, “Tomorrow, thanks to the government’s perseverance, we’ll resume flights to continue rescuing and freeing migrants from prisons in the United States.”

This agreement marks the end of a months-long standoff that began when Venezuela halted repatriation flights in March after the US Treasury revoked Chevron’s license to export Venezuelan oil. The initial repatriation deal, facilitated by special envoy Richard Grenell, was regarded by President Trump as a key measure to reduce illegal migration.

Moreover, President Trump stated on Truth Social, “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.” He emphasized that Venezuela has also committed to providing transportation for those individuals back to their country.

Despite the resumed repatriations, the Trump administration had previously deported 238 Venezuelans, alleged gang members, to El Salvador after Maduro’s pause. These deportees were detained in a high-security prison upon their arrival, while the US has not revealed their identities or evidence regarding their presumed criminal connections.

Jorge Rodriguez, President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, expressed that the deal is intended to ensure the return of Venezuelan nationals with respect for their human rights. He stated, “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.”

Legal challenges related to these deportations have arisen in Washington. A federal judge, James Boesberg, attempted to halt flights to El Salvador, citing legal ambiguities due to Trump’s application of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Nonetheless, the deportations continued, prompting President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador to remark on social media that the judicial intervention came “too late.”

The White House refuted claims of defying the judge’s order. Judge Boesberg has requested further details from US government lawyers, and a legal hearing is scheduled for the following week.

Venezuela’s decision to resume migrant repatriation marks a significant shift, influenced by a renewed agreement with the Trump administration. The president’s remarks emphasize humanitarian concerns, addressing the legal complexities surrounding the deportations and reinforcing Venezuela’s commitment to human rights. As legal challenges continue to arise in the U.S., the situation reflects the intricate dynamics of U.S.-Venezuela relations.

Original Source: www.aa.com.tr

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