U.S. and Venezuela to Resume Deportation Flights Amid Migration Surge

Venezuela's government agrees to restart repatriation flights for deported migrants from the U.S., announced by diplomat Richard Grenell. Scheduled to begin on Friday, these flights follow discussions in Caracas regarding a long-standing migration crisis caused by Venezuela's economic and political turmoil.

In a significant development, Venezuela has consented to resume repatriation flights for deported migrants who unlawfully entered the U.S., as per an announcement by senior U.S. diplomat Richard Grenell. This decision was shared on the social media platform X on Thursday.

According to Grenell, these flights are anticipated to start on Friday. The announcement came without immediate comment from Venezuela's communication ministry, raising questions about the official stance of the Caracas government.

This move follows a January visit by Grenell to Caracas, where discussions with President Nicolas Maduro took place regarding the deportation of migrants. Notably, the visit led to the release of American detainees in Venezuela and initiated the commencement of these critical repatriation flights.

(With inputs from agencies.)