Venezuelan Deportation Dilemma: Diplomacy, Flights, and Accusations

199 Venezuelan migrants deported from the U.S. arrived in Caracas after an agreement was reached to restart flights. Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have been high due to deportation disputes, with issues exacerbated by the Trump administration's rapid deportation measures against alleged gang members.

In a significant development, 199 Venezuelan migrants arrived in Caracas on Monday, following a newly brokered agreement between Venezuela and the United States to resume deportation flights. Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello confirmed the arrival amidst ongoing diplomatic strains between the two countries.

The diplomatic deadlock had escalated last week when the United States accused Venezuela of refusing deportation flights, while Caracas countered with claims of blockage by the U.S. Despite the tensions, Venezuelan migrants from Mexico continue to arrive, as Mexico has agreed to accept deportees redirected by the U.S.

Under former President Trump's administration, deportations were expedited through a wartime law targeting alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang. This move saw over 200 Venezuelans sent to El Salvador, sparking controversy as Venezuelan officials and families dispute their gang ties. The situation remains complex as Venezuela demands respect for the detained migrants' rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)