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A US-registered flight returned 192 Venezuelan migrants to Caracas, marking another wave of deportations this year. The Venezuelan government claims the deportations are part of a politically motivated "stigmatization" campaign by US officials. So far in 2025, over 5,475 migrants have been processed under Venezuela's return program. The incident highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions between Venezuela and the United States, with Venezuela's Foreign Affairs Ministry strongly criticizing the US approach to Venezuelan citizens.

Key Points: 192 Venezuelan Migrants Deported from US Return Home

  • 192 migrants deported including 156 men, 26 women, and 10 minors
  • Venezuela processes over 5,475 deported migrants in 2025
  • US restricts visas amid diplomatic tensions
  • Government implements Plan Vuelta a la Patria return program
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192 migrants deported from US return to Venezuela

Venezuela receives mass deportation flight from US, highlighting tensions between nations and ongoing migration challenges

"This operation has been promoted by Marco Rubio, an official marked by his well-known hatred of the Venezuelan people - Venezuela Foreign Affairs Ministry"

Caracas, June 7

A flight carrying 192 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived at the Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, which serves the capital Caracas area, the Ministry of Interior, Justice and Peace of Venezuela reported.

According to a press release on Friday, the flight, operated by a US-registered aircraft, carried 156 men, 26 women, and 10 minors.

The returned migrants were attended to under established medical, legal, and social protocols.

Since February, Venezuela has been receiving two to three flights per week of individuals deported by US authorities, including those relocated from Mexico and Honduras, reports Xinhua news agency.

So far in 2025, a total of 5,475 deported migrants have been processed under the government's Plan Vuelta a la Patria, designed to facilitate their return, official figures indicate.

Earlier on Thursday, the South American country said that the United States government is carrying out a new campaign of "stigmatisation and criminalisation" against Venezuelans.

The "stigmatisation" campaign is evident in a "new attack that restricts the issuance and validity of visas for Venezuelan citizens, without any justification and with obvious political purposes," Venezuela's Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement.

"This operation has been promoted by the current Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, an official marked by his well-known hatred of the Venezuelan people," the ministry added.

Venezuela's government reiterated its "unwavering commitment to defending the rights and interests of Venezuelans in any part of the world."

The ministry also ratified a maximum travel alert for citizens planning to travel to the United States or residing in the United States.

"What happened is not an isolated incident, but rather a new demonstration of the visceral hatred for the Venezuelan people that drives those who currently conduct Washington's foreign policy," it added.

The US government announced it was restricting visas to nationals from several countries, including Venezuela.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This shows how complicated migration policies have become globally. While every country has the right to control its borders, mass deportations seem harsh. India should take note - we have our own migration challenges with neighboring countries. Hope Venezuela provides proper rehabilitation for these returnees.
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Priya M.
The US visa restrictions remind me of how difficult it's become for Indians to get H1B visas too. 😕 Global mobility is shrinking while economic disparities grow. Venezuela's government is right to stand up for its citizens, but they should also create better opportunities at home to prevent such migrations.
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Amit S.
Interesting to see Venezuela's strong reaction. In India, we've seen how politicized migration can get - whether it's Rohingya or Bangladeshi migrants. Every country must balance sovereignty with humanity. The mention of 10 minors being deported is particularly concerning - children shouldn't suffer for political decisions.
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Sunita R.
The "Plan Vuelta a la Patria" sounds like a good initiative. India could learn from this - we need better systems to reintegrate returning migrants, especially from Gulf countries. Many Indian workers face deportation too, but we don't have proper support systems for them. Jai Hind!
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Vikram J.
While Venezuela's anger is understandable, they should look inward too. Why are so many citizens fleeing? Same question applies to many of our neighboring countries. Good governance and economic opportunities are the real solutions, not just blaming the US. Tough truth but needs to be said.
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Neha P.
The mention of 5,475 deportees in just 5 months is staggering! 😳 This reminds me of our own challenges with illegal immigration in border states. Countries need to work together on migration policies rather than just deporting people. Hope the Venezuelan children get proper care and education after this traumatic experience.

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