Deportation flights from the United States to Venezuela resumed on Sunday, with Venezuelan authorities confirming arrivals in Caracas and La Guaira. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a 226-year-old law enabling the detention or deportation of non-citizens from nations deemed hostile during wartime.
The policy shift has drawn widespread attention as hundreds of Venezuelan migrants were reportedly transferred to detention facilities in El Salvador before being repatriated. Observers note rising tensions between Washington and Caracas, though officials emphasize the process aligns with international migration protocols.
For Venezuelan families awaiting returnees, the developments mark a fraught emotional milestone. \"We want clarity on how our relatives were treated,\" said Maria Gonzalez, a Caracas resident whose brother was among those deported. Analysts suggest the situation underscores broader debates about migration policies and geopolitical friction in the Americas.
