Overview

• The United States resumed deportation flights to Venezuela on March 24, 2025, with 199 migrants arriving in Caracas.
• This marks the fourth deportation flight since February, following a suspension linked to disputes over a January deportation agreement.
• Donald Trump revoked Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela in February, citing dissatisfaction with the pace of deportations.
• A week earlier, 238 Venezuelans were deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act, drawing criticism from Nicolás Maduro, who called it an 'abduction.'
• Diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Venezuela remain severed since 2019, with ongoing disputes over sanctions and governance.