Trump administration ends protections for 300,000 Venezuelans
The Trump administration has revoked the protective status of 300,000 Venezuelans, which could result in their deportation, reports "The New York Times."
President Donald Trump's administration has decided to revoke the protective status of 300,000 Venezuelan refugees, which could result in their deportation from the U.S. According to The New York Times, this decision affects individuals who obtained Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in 2023. This designation protects them from deportation due to danger in their country of origin.
This decision by the Trump administration means that starting in April, these Venezuelans will be residing illegally in the U.S., which could lead to their deportation. The New York Times emphasizes that the decision does not affect another 250,000 Venezuelans whose TPS status is valid until September.
Kristi Noem, head of the Department of Homeland Security, signed the decision. It was justified by the statement that refugee protection "does not serve the national interest of the United States." This move came after President Trump's special envoy, Richard Grenell, visited Venezuela.
Negotiations with Venezuela
Grenell met with Venezuelan authorities to negotiate the release of detained Americans and ensure the acceptance of flights with deported migrants. This is another step by the Trump administration against refugees following the suspension of programs for Afghans and Ukrainians.
According to The New York Times, immigrant groups anticipated the decision, which could become the subject of legal disputes. Immigration attorney Marcin Muszyński, from New York, noted an increase in anxiety among refugees from Venezuela and Ukraine, which he considered justified.
