Venezuelan TikTok Influencer Deported After Viral Videos Promoting U.S. Squatter's Rights

Leonel Moreno, known for his controversial social media posts, was deported to Venezuela under heightened security following disturbances on the flight.

Leonel Moreno, a Venezuelan migrant and TikTok influencer, was deported to Venezuela on March 28, 2025, after entering the U.S. illegally in 2022.
Moreno gained notoriety for viral TikTok videos encouraging illegal migrants to exploit U.S. squatter's rights and flaunting government aid, sparking public outrage.
He caused a disturbance on the deportation flight, prompting authorities to place him in a separate section with heightened security measures.
The deportation followed the Trump administration's reinstatement of deportation flights to Venezuela, which had previously been halted under the Maduro regime.
Moreno's case highlights broader debates over immigration enforcement, social media's role in amplifying contentious messages, and U.S.-Venezuela relations.