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Trump Ends Protections for Venezuelan Migrants Amid Safety Concerns

1/21/2026

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ended Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants, citing safety and economic improvements.
María Corina Machado, opposition leader, argued it remains unsafe to return to Venezuela after meeting with House Foreign Affairs Committee members.
The State Department warns U.S. citizens against travel to Venezuela due to severe risks, contradicting DHS's safety claims.
Trump has not endorsed Machado and works with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump ended Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelan migrants, citing safety and economic improvements.
María Corina Machado, opposition leader, argued it remains unsafe to return to Venezuela after meeting with House Foreign Affairs Committee members.
The State Department warns U.S. citizens against travel to Venezuela due to severe risks, contradicting DHS's safety claims.
Trump has not endorsed Machado and works with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez.