Submit from the USA met with Maduro before announcement; White House declares that agreement does not represent a recognition of his legitimacy as president
The President of the United States, (Republican) said on Saturday (1st.FEV.2025) that Venezuela agreed to receive all illegal Venezuelan immigrants back in US territory.
According to him, the government of (United Socialist Party of Venezuela) will also provide transportation for deportation.
“Venezuela agreed to receive, back to its country, all illegal Venezuelans who were camped in the US, including members of the Aragua’s Tren gangs”Trump wrote in the Truth Social Network.
The statement was made 1 day after, sent from the US to Caracas, meet with Maduro. The diplomat returned to the US country with 6 US citizens.
The White House stated that the purpose of the visit was to ensure the release of Americans arrested in Venezuela and negotiating the deportation of illegal immigrants.
Grenell denied having offered financial compensations or other concessions to the Venezuelan. “The only prize for Maduro was my physical presence, the 1st High US employee to visit the country in years”said in Wall Street Journal.
After the meeting, Maduro demonstrated a conciliatory attitude. “We took a 1st step. I hope we can continue ”he declared.
Trump classified the agreement as another advance in his policy of deportation of illegal immigrants. “We are in the process of removing illegal records from all countries, and all countries have agreed to accept these immigrants back”he said.
Nevertheless, Washington stressed that the meeting does not represent a recognition of Maduro’s legitimacy as president.
Acts in Latin America
The mild tone between Trump and Maduro did not echo in the rest of Latin America.
In Colombia, the government of Gustavo Petro (historical pact) initially the entry of US planes with US-deported Colombians. In a publication in the X, the Colombian president cited the transport conditions, using handcuffs and chains in the feet, hands and torsos of the deported.
“The US cannot treat Colombian migrants as criminals”wrote, adding that Washington should develop “A decent treatment protocol for migrants”.
However, Bogota turned back and decided to receive US military aircraft after Trump announced commercial and diplomatic retaliation. In addition, Petro made the presidential plane available to repact citizens.
Similarly, Mexico also refused a request to allow a US military plane landing with migrants.
In the case of Brazil, a group of 88 Brazilians deported arrived on January 24 at Belo Horizonte International Airport, in Confins (MG). Despite having authorized the landing, the government of (PT) the conditions of the trip.
“Our position is that countries can have their migratory policies, but they can never violate anyone’s human rights”the Minister of Human Rights ,.
Data from the show that at least 38,677 Brazilians on US soil deportation for Brazil. There are 2.7% of the 1.45 million illegal immigrants with final orders to leave the country. The numbers are from November 24, 2024, obtained 1st by Fox News. Here A (PDF – 215 KB).
