Venezuela Halts US Deportation Flights Amid Sanctions Crisis

In response to the Trump administration's revocation of Chevron's operating license in Venezuela, the Maduro government announced it will no longer accept deportation flights from the U.S. Venezuelan officials, including Diosdado Cabello, confirmed this decision, citing damage to previously established communications regarding the repatriation of Venezuelan migrants. Maduro characterized the U.S. actions as a misguided move that negatively impacts migrant relations and decried the persecution of migrants. The cancellation of the deportation flights represents a significant setback for the Trump administration's broader immigration strategy, particularly as Venezuelans constitute a large portion of undocumented migrants in the U.S. The U.S. has recently intensified economic sanctions against Venezuela, further complicating the situation for repatriation efforts. This development reflects ongoing tensions between the two nations amid a backdrop of humanitarian crises and political strife in Venezuela.