In a significant development, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela has agreed to accept all Venezuelan illegal migrants captured in the United States. The agreement, which Trump revealed on his Truth Social platform, includes the repatriation of gang members from the Tren de Aragua group.
Trump emphasized that Venezuela would provide transportation for these individuals back to their home country. However, there was no immediate confirmation from the Venezuelan government regarding this agreement.
The announcement follows a high-level visit by U.S. envoy Richard Grenell, who met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro just a day earlier. This visit was notable as it marked the first time a senior U.S. official had visited Venezuela in years. During this trip, Grenell successfully secured the release of six American citizens who were detained in the country.
Despite the meeting, the White House clarified that this does not signify U.S. recognition of Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate leader. The relationship between the two nations has been strained, characterized by sanctions and mutual accusations of destabilizing actions.
Grenell stated, “The only award for Maduro was my physical presence,” underscoring that no financial or other concessions were promised to the Venezuelan government during the discussions. Maduro responded positively to the meeting, expressing hope for further dialogue between the two countries.
Trump touted the agreement as part of his administration’s broader strategy to address illegal immigration from Latin and Central America. He claimed that the U.S. is making significant progress in convincing various nations to accept their deported citizens.
This development follows recent tensions, including a standoff with Colombia regarding the acceptance of deported migrants and Mexico’s mixed responses to similar U.S. initiatives.
As Trump continues to implement stringent immigration policies, the implications of this agreement with Venezuela remain to be fully understood.
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