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Trump Announces Venezuela Will Accept Deported Migrants Amid Immigration Crackdown

President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela has agreed to accept deported Venezuelan migrants from the United States. This decision follows the recent release of six American hostages from Venezuela, highlighting the ongoing negotiations between the two countries. The move is part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, which includes increased deportations and detention policies.

Donald Trump’s envoy for special missions Richard Grenell held talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Caracas Friday. | Alex Brandon/AP

Venezuela Agrees to Accept Deported Migrants as Trump Tightens Immigration Policies

Venezuela to Take Back Deported Migrants

President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela has agreed to take back all Venezuelan migrants that his administration seeks to deport. This development was revealed following the release of six American hostages from the country. Trump stated on Truth Social that Venezuela would not only accept deported migrants but also handle their transportation back home.

High-Level Talks with Venezuelan Leadership

The agreement comes after discussions between Trump’s envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. Maduro, who was recently sworn into office despite widespread allegations of election fraud, remains a controversial figure in international politics. The U.S. had previously recognized opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia as the rightful winner of the disputed election.

Trump’s Broader Immigration Crackdown

Immigration has remained a central policy focus for Trump, with his administration already overseeing deportation flights to countries such as Guatemala, Honduras, and Ecuador. In a more controversial move, Trump has ordered the detention of up to 30,000 migrants at Guantanamo Bay, with flights to the facility set to begin soon.

Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans Revoked

Trump’s administration has also revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, a program that previously shielded many from deportation. This means that hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S. under TPS protections could face deportation as their status begins expiring in April 2025.

Pressure on Other Latin American Nations

Trump has used economic leverage to push Latin American countries to accept deportation flights. Just last week, he threatened to impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Colombia unless the country agreed to accept deported migrants. In line with these diplomatic efforts, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Latin America to negotiate further agreements on migrant repatriation.

What’s Next?

As the Trump administration continues to enforce stricter immigration policies, the agreement with Venezuela marks a significant step in its strategy to reduce the number of undocumented migrants in the U.S. However, with potential legal and humanitarian challenges ahead, the long-term impact of these policies remains uncertain.

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