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Venezuela Suspends U.S. Repatriation Flight Amid Disputes

12/13/2025

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On December 12, Venezuela's interior ministry announced the suspension of a migrant repatriation flight from the United States.
The interior ministry criticized the United States for contradicting prior agreements and expressed hope for a resolution.
A U.S. official denied the suspension and said deportation flights will continue.
This year, over 18,000 Venezuelans have been repatriated.
Flights faced interruptions earlier this month after U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on Venezuelan airspace.

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On December 12, Venezuela's interior ministry announced the suspension of a migrant repatriation flight from the United States.
The interior ministry criticized the United States for contradicting prior agreements and expressed hope for a resolution.
A U.S. official denied the suspension and said deportation flights will continue.
This year, over 18,000 Venezuelans have been repatriated.
Flights faced interruptions earlier this month after U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on Venezuelan airspace.