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A repatriation flight carrying 266 Venezuelan migrants from the United States landed in Venezuela on Wednesday, marking the latest development in ongoing migration and diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil confirmed the arrival, noting that the Eastern Air Lines aircraft departed from Phoenix and was authorized to land at Maiquetia airport near Caracas.
The landing followed a brief suspension of bilateral flights after Venezuela accused the United States of unilaterally closing Venezuelan airspace, which temporarily halted ongoing repatriation efforts. However, Venezuela’s transportation ministry reported on Tuesday that it had received a formal request from the U.S. to resume these humanitarian return flights, signaling a potential effort to ease logistical barriers.
Speaking to reporters at the airport, Gil emphasized that repatriation flights have remained a crucial part of Venezuela’s efforts to bring citizens home amid complex migration challenges. According to official figures, at least 18,354 Venezuelans have returned to the country so far this year through 95 flights, with 76 of those arriving directly from the United States.
The latest flight highlights the continuing cooperation—despite political strain—between Washington and Caracas in managing the large number of Venezuelan migrants seeking to return home. As migration remains a key regional issue, both governments appear to be navigating operational agreements even as broader diplomatic tensions persist.
The resumption of flights is expected to support ongoing repatriation programs and provide safer, more structured pathways for Venezuelan nationals returning from the U.S. The arrival of the Phoenix flight underscores the scale of these efforts and the significant number of citizens choosing to repatriate in 2024.
This development may play a role in shaping future migration policies and bilateral discussions as both nations address the humanitarian and political dimensions of cross-border movement.
