Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Latin Times
Latin Times
Politics
Pedro Camacho

Deportation Flights to Venezuela Soar, Outpacing Previous Four-Year Total

Venezuelan migrants deported from US Naval Station Guantanamo Bay walk down from the Venezuelan Conviasa Airlines plane as they arrive at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia, Venezuela on February 20, 2025. (Credit: Pedro Mattey/Getty Images)

In just four months, the Trump administration has deported more Venezuelans than during the previous four years combined, according to a new report.

The surge comes as President Donald Trump intensifies immigration enforcement, including the removal of women and children—despite claims that deportations are targeting those with criminal records. According to Venezuelan nonprofit Votoscopio, which tracks repatriation flights, 273 women and 29 children are among the recent deportees.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.