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Venezuela welcomes first group of deported migrants following U.S. diplomatic agreement
Two flights carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived in Venezuela early Tuesday, after the government of Nicolás Maduro authorized their return.
The 190 migrants, who according to AFP traveled on two planes operated by the state airline Conviasa, are the first group to be deported following a meeting between Richard Grenell, special envoy of Donald Trump, and President Maduro in Caracas at the end of January.
“The first plane of the Venezuelan flag airline, Conviasa, has just landed, bringing this first group of returnees to Venezuela safely, lovingly, appropriately, and with dignity,” said Maduro during his weekly television program.
“We’ve taken a favorable and positive step,” he added, celebrating the event.
Previously, the Venezuelan Ministry of Communications issued a statement informing that it had been notified by Washington that some of those deported were “allegedly linked to criminal activities, or involved with the criminal gang ‘Tren de Aragua’.”
Meanwhile, the White House announced on its X account that the resumption of deportations was a step to “make the U.S. a safe country again.”
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UNICEF: Over 700,000 children affected by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the annual refugee admissions will be limited to just 7,500 people, the lowest number since the program was created in 1980.
According to a White House statement, the new cap will prioritize mainly white South Africans and individuals who have been victims of “unjust or illegal discrimination” in their home countries.
Since taking office on January 20, Trump has effectively suspended refugee admissions through an executive order, describing the program as “detrimental” to national interests.
One of the few exceptions to this policy has been the Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch settlers in South Africa, who began entering the U.S. in May. This decision followed Trump’s claim, made without evidence, that this group is facing “genocide.”
The president’s statements have strained diplomatic relations with South Africa, particularly after the country passed a law in January authorizing land expropriation without compensation.
Humanitarian organizations have strongly criticized the new immigration policy and called for its reversal.
International
Trump sets historic low refugee cap at 7,500, prioritizes white South Africans
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the annual refugee admissions will be limited to just 7,500 people, the lowest number since the program was created in 1980.
According to a White House statement, the new cap will prioritize mainly white South Africans and individuals who have been victims of “unjust or illegal discrimination” in their home countries.
Since taking office on January 20, Trump has effectively suspended refugee admissions through an executive order, describing the program as “detrimental” to national interests.
One of the few exceptions to this policy has been the Afrikaners, descendants of Dutch settlers in South Africa, who began entering the U.S. in May. This decision followed Trump’s claim, made without evidence, that this group is facing “genocide.”
The president’s statements have strained diplomatic relations with South Africa, particularly after the country passed a law in January authorizing land expropriation without compensation.
Humanitarian organizations have strongly criticized the new immigration policy and called for its reversal.
International
Hurricane Melissa kills over 30, leaves thousands displaced in the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa has caused widespread destruction in several Caribbean countries, leaving more than thirty dead, thousands displaced, and significant material losses after striking with force this week.
In Haiti, the Civil Protection Directorate reported at least 24 fatalities, including 20 deaths on Wednesday due to a flash flood in La Digue, a municipality of Petit-Goâve, south of Port-au-Prince. Another victim was reported in Artibonite, and three others had died earlier last week.
Authorities also reported 17 people injured, 18 missing, and 1,156 families affected, with 2,399 people sheltered in emergency facilities, particularly in the southern regions, Grand’Anse, Nippes, and the southeast of the country.
UNICEF: Over 700,000 children affected by Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean
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