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The Air Operations of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transported 177 Venezuelan migrants this Thursday from Guantánamo Bay to Honduras, where they will make a stop before boarding a second flight to their home country.
Through this operation, the Venezuelan government will receive migrants for their return to Venezuela, confirmed the U.S. entity.
The ICE explained through its social media channels that the migrants will be handed over to the Venezuelan government in Honduras, which will take care of returning them to their country of origin.
The government of Honduras, for its part, detailed in a statement that this action is part of a humanitarian effort to safely transport migrants from the United States to Venezuela, using the joint military base between the two countries.
A second group of deportees is expected to arrive in the country on the same day, although at the time of writing this article, no official confirmation had been received from the Venezuelan authorities.
This type of transfer is part of a series of scheduled deportations from the U.S. facilities in Guantánamo, where several migrants who had not managed to regularize their status in the U.S. remain.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants from Guantánamo
Why is the United States deporting Venezuelan migrants from Guantánamo?
The United States has implemented a plan to deport undocumented migrants, including Venezuelans, from Guantánamo as part of its stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration. This strategy aims to relieve the pressure on detention centers in the U.S. and repatriate migrants who have not managed to regularize their status in the U.S.
How is the Venezuelan government involved in the deportation of its migrants?
The government of Venezuela has agreed to receive migrants deported from the United States, including those transported from Guantánamo. This agreement was reached following negotiations between the government of Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro and is part of a humanitarian effort to ensure a safe return of migrants to their homeland.
What is the situation of Venezuelan migrants in Guantánamo?
Venezuelan migrants in Guantánamo are detained on the grounds of being "low risk", which allows for their deportation to their countries of origin. However, the U.S. government has faced criticism for the lack of transparency and respect for human rights in this process, particularly regarding detention conditions and access to legal counsel.
What are the consequences of deportation for Venezuelan migrants?
The deportation to Venezuela can have serious consequences for Venezuelan migrants, due to the conditions of repression and humanitarian crisis in the country. This return could be perceived as a "death sentence" according to some critics, as they may face an unfavorable environment and lack of opportunities upon their return.
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