Venezuela Repatriates Migrants in US Agreement

Venezuela has sent two planes to repatriate nearly 200 undocumented migrants from the United States, following an agreement with the Trump administration. This move is part of Venezuela's 'Return to the Homeland' program and signals a potential thaw in relations between the two countries. The deportations were arranged after a meeting between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and U.S. envoy Richard Grenell, with Venezuela seeking an end to U.S. sanctions. Some deportees are suspected of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang and will be investigated upon arrival in Venezuela. This operation is part of Trump's broader immigration policy, which has faced domestic support and criticism. The repatriation flights were confirmed by both governments, marking a rare moment of cooperation amid longstanding diplomatic tensions.