A plane carrying 199 deportees from the United States has landed in Venezuela, marking the resumption of repatriation flights following a standoff over immigration policies. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello greeted the deportees at Maiquetia airport, emphasizing the country's willingness to take back its nationals. This comes after Washington executed deportations under a controversial law, which sparked concern regarding constitutional rights. Following agreement talks, flights were resumed, allowing Venezuela to accept its citizens back from the US, despite strained diplomatic ties.
Today we are receiving 199 compatriots, Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said at the airport. Live footage showed young men in sweatsuits disembarking the plane. Some were seen smiling and clapping as officials looked on.
Flights are resuming, Cabello said at the airport. We are ready to receive Venezuelans wherever they are.
The Trump administration has sent Venezuelan deportees to third countries in Central America because the US does not have decent relations with Venezuela.
The move, which used a 200-year-old law allowing US presidents to detain or deport noncitizens during wartime, shocked many and prompted discussions over constitutional rights.
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