Venezuela to resume repatriation of migrants after deal with US, official says
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Venezuela will restart repatriation flights from the U.S. following an agreement with the government, after halting them in March due to tensions over U.S. sanctions affecting Chevron's oil exports. President Maduro's administration seeks to facilitate the safe return of its nationals, reaffirming that migration should not be criminalized. Jorge Rodriguez, a key negotiator, highlighted the previous deportation of Venezuelans under the Trump administration and the ongoing efforts to secure the return of migrants, particularly those detained in El Salvador, amidst claims that many fled the country due to economic hardship.
Venezuela has agreed to accept repatriation flights from the U.S. after suspending them in March, aiming to ensure the return of its nationals.
Jorge Rodriguez emphasized that migrating is not a crime and pledged efforts to ensure the return of Venezuelan migrants, including those in El Salvador.
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