Overview

• Venezuela announced it will resume accepting deportation flights from the U.S., with the first flight scheduled imminently.
• The flights were previously suspended in February 2025 after Venezuela accused the U.S. of failing to meet commitments.
• The decision comes after the U.S. deported over 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador, a move criticized by Venezuela for lack of evidence and potential human rights violations.
• Venezuelan officials, including Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, deny that any of the deportees are members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
• The Trump administration has intensified migration policies, including revoking residency rights for over 500,000 migrants, prompting legal challenges and widespread disruption.