Venezuela-U.S. Deportation Flights Resume Amid Controversy

Venezuela's government will restart deportation flights for migrants entering the U.S. illegally, following a pause. The decision comes after U.S. diplomat Richard Grenell's consultations in Caracas. The flights had been impacted by the cancellation of Chevron’s oil license due to stalled electoral reforms and migrant repatriations.

Venezuela is set to restart flights for deported migrants who illegally entered the U.S., following a temporary halt. The announcement was made by U.S. diplomat Richard Grenell via X on Thursday.

These flights will resume on Friday, marking an effort to address ongoing migration concerns as many Venezuelans escape economic and political instability. Venezuela's communication ministry has yet to comment on the development.

The resumption follows Grenell's diplomatic mission in Caracas, which discussed deportations and other issues. The flights faced disruption after the U.S. revoked Chevron's key oil license, citing election reform setbacks and migration handling as reasons. Washington regards the 2020 Venezuelan presidential election results as invalid.

(With inputs from agencies.)