By Natalia Rueda 
In Spanish.
In a controversial move, the Biden administration has resumed deportations of Venezuelan migrants, with a recent flight deporting 130 individuals back to their home country. This marks a significant shift in the administration’s stance on immigration, as it attempts to address mounting pressure from critics over the border situation.
The flight, organized by US immigration police ICE, landed in Caracas on October 18 and is part of an agreement between the US and Maduro’s government for the “orderly, safe, and legal repatriation” of migrants. However, the decision has sparked criticism from human rights advocates, who argue that returning migrants to Venezuela could put their lives in danger.
The passengers, handcuffed by their hands and feet are adult men and women who are not part of family units, many of whom have recently entered the US illegally or have a history of criminal activity. This deportation comes amidst ongoing debate over the impact of immigration on US cities, with some Democrats expressing concern over the Biden administration’s handling of the situation.
But while this move may appease some critics, the decision has raised questions about the US government’s priorities and the administration’s approach to handling the influx of migrants at the southern border. Human rights advocates argue that deporting individuals to a country in the midst of a political and economic crisis is not only dangerous but goes against the US’s values and international obligations.
This flight marks the first time a full charter flight has been organized for the deportation of Venezuelans back to their country, with ICE stating that more are to come in the following weeks.
With information from Los Angeles Times