"The capture of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela has reignited pressure in Washington to reinstate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States. Democratic lawmakers, community leaders, and activists warn that conditions in the country have become even more dangerous, that power remains in the hands of actors accused of abuses and human rights violations, and that repression against dissents has intensified following the U.S. military action, while the Trump administration explores ways to negotiate control of the South American country's oil production."
"A group of 70 Democratic lawmakers highlighted the underlying tension in a letter to the Trump administration just over a week ago, noting that Washington has begun negotiations with the interim government of Delcy Rodriguez and indicating the need to maintain humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the country. They argue that Washington's removal of Maduro and its redefinition of its relationship with Caracas is no guarantee of greater security for those who would be forced to return."
Maduro's capture intensified calls in Washington to reinstate TPS for Venezuelans in the United States. Lawmakers, community leaders, and activists warn that conditions in Venezuela have become more dangerous and that power remains with actors accused of abuses and human rights violations. Repression against dissent intensified after U.S. military action while the Trump administration explores negotiating control of Venezuelan oil. Seventy Democratic lawmakers stressed Washington's talks with interim leader Delcy RodrÃguez and urged maintaining humanitarian protections for hundreds of thousands. Lawmakers warned that removing Maduro and redefining relations with Caracas does not guarantee safety for returnees. The Trump administration ended TPS in January 2025 based on a claim of improved conditions that critics call baseless.
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