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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that immigrants classified as "low risk" who are detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base will be deported to their countries of origin.
"Anyone of them who is low risk will be returned to their countries," Trump stated from his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida.
Telemundo cited statements from Trump in which the president claims that "all countries are accepting deportees," and emphasized that last week two repatriation flights were already sent to Caracas.
The measure is part of the new immigration policies implemented by his administration. It is estimated that there are currently about 150 Venezuelan men detained at the base located in Cuba.
The U.S. government began using these facilities to house irregular immigrants following the tightening of border policies.
Accusations and lack of information
The U.S. government has not disclosed details about the detainees at Guantánamo, who were initially described as "high-risk" criminals linked to the Tren de Aragua organization. However, many of the detainees have no criminal records or were only convicted of minor offenses.
Human rights organizations have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, demanding access to detainees and transparency regarding their conditions of confinement.
The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, confirmed that the stay in Guantanamo will be temporary and will not be extended for "weeks and months." "The goal is for these facilities to meet the same standards as other detention centers in the U.S.," she said.
Since February 4, when the first 10 immigrants identified as members of the Tren de Aragua arrived at Guantánamo Naval Base, the numbers have increased rapidly. Southern Command reported "more than three dozen" detainees on February 8, but the exact number of flights that have arrived in the territory located in eastern Cuba has yet to be specified.
The Trump administration reiterated its strong stance against undocumented immigrants: "They will be pursued and they will be deported." They will launch a million-dollar campaign aimed at ensuring their message is clear to anyone planning to enter the United States illegally.
Frequently Asked Questions about Deportations from Guantánamo and the Situation of Immigrants
Why is the United States deporting immigrants from Guantanamo Bay Naval Base?
The deportation from Guantánamo is part of the new immigration policies of the Trump administration, which aims to return irregular migrants deemed "low-risk" to their countries of origin. These measures seek to ease the pressure on detention centers within the United States and strengthen control over illegal immigration.
What criteria does the United States use to deport immigrants from Guantánamo?
Immigrants classified as "low risk" and without serious criminal records are the main candidates for deportation from Guantánamo. The Trump administration has chosen not to make distinctions between illegal migrants with or without serious crimes, and anyone who enters the country illegally is subject to deportation.
How does this measure affect Venezuelan immigrants in the United States?
The measure primarily affects Venezuelan immigrants due to the recent resumption of deportation flights to Venezuela. Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S. are at risk of deportation, especially after the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the Trump administration.
What criticisms has the use of Guantánamo received regarding the detention of immigrants?
Human rights organizations have criticized the use of Guantánamo due to its history of human rights violations and concerns regarding the lack of access to legal counsel for detainees. Furthermore, they point out that isolation in Guantánamo could be a way to circumvent the legal and constitutional rights of immigrants.
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