Venezuelans Deported from the U.S. Return to Their Country on a Conviasa Flight

• 90 deported Venezuelan migrants return.
• US–Venezuela migration agreement.
• 4,888 repatriated since February 2025.

A group of 90 Venezuelan migrants deported from the United States arrived in Venezuela this Tuesday on a flight from Honduras.

The information was confirmed by the private channel Globovisión, which reported that the migrants traveled aboard a plane from the state-owned airline Conviasa.

The group of deportees included 11 women and 79 men, with no children or pregnant women on board, according to the TV network.

Upon arrival, the migrants were received at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Caracas, by Anahí Arizmendi, head of the government repatriation program «Plan Vuelta a la Patria» (Return to the Homeland Plan).

Venezuelans deported from the US return to their country

Return to Venezuela: 90 migrants deported by the U.S. on a flight from Honduras
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This repatriation is part of an ongoing process in which thousands of Venezuelans have returned to their country after being deported or left stranded in other countries.

Since February, 4,888 Venezuelans have been repatriated, reflecting the impact of a migration agreement signed between the United States and Venezuela, despite the lack of diplomatic relations between the two nations since 2019.

The migration agreement between both countries was activated after a visit to Caracas by Richard Grenell, special representative of President Donald Trump, in an attempt to address the migration crisis affecting Venezuelans.

Although diplomatic relations between the two governments are suspended, the agreement has enabled the return of the migrants.

Migration agreement between the US and Venezuela

#BreakingNews | Venezuelan migrants have already been rescued by the Government of Venezuela through the Plan Vuelta a la Patria.

The U.S. transported them in handcuffs to Honduras, where CONVIASA planes went to retrieve them.

Venezuela is freeing them from what it denounces as kidnapping.
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— Madelein Garcia (@madeleintlSUR) March 24, 2025

Last Wednesday, a similar group of 90 migrants deported from the United States also returned to Venezuela, according to the agencies Efe and Infobae.

In that case, seven minors were part of the repatriation, according to Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.

This situation highlights the difficulties many Venezuelan families face in trying to regularize their migration status.

Since the implementation of the «Plan Vuelta a la Patria,» the Venezuelan government has facilitated the return of thousands of migrants, especially those who have been deported or were unable to sustain themselves in transit countries such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Despite the severe economic, political, and social crisis that Venezuela is experiencing, the authorities have promoted this program as an option for those who cannot continue their lives abroad.

The return of these migrants occurs amid a complex landscape for Venezuelans, both in their country and in the nations to which they have migrated.

Many face challenges in trying to reintegrate into Venezuela, a country still suffering the consequences of a prolonged crisis.

Returning home does not always bring the stability many hope for.

Vuelta a la Patria Plan and repatriation

The «Vuelta a la Patria» plan has been a key tool in managing Venezuelan migration. But it has also faced criticism, as some argue it is not enough to address the root causes of mass migration.

However, for those who choose to return, the government program has provided crucial support in the logistics and financing of their return.

The Venezuelan government has emphasized that it considers repatriation a humanitarian act and has urged migrants to trust the State’s efforts to help them reintegrate into their country.

However, many deportees face additional challenges upon arrival in a country where unemployment, poverty, and inflation remain high.

Conclusion

Despite the government’s efforts, the economic and social situation in Venezuela continues to be one of the main reasons why millions of Venezuelans have chosen to leave the country in recent years.

Migration remains a phenomenon that affects both those who leave and those who return.

The return of these deported migrants is just one more chapter in the story of the Venezuelan migration crisis, which remains one of the most complex phenomena in Latin America.

The situation of the deportees underscores the fragility of the migration situation in the region and the urgent need for more comprehensive solutions to ensure the well-being of Venezuelan migrants.

As Nicolás Maduro’s government continues to promote the «Plan Vuelta a la Patria,» it will closely monitor the reality faced by returnees.

Repatriation is only the first step for those facing the difficult task of rebuilding their lives in a country that, while welcoming them, still struggles with the same problems that forced them to leave home in the first place.

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