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Stranded Venezuelan Mother Seeks Return Home by Holy Week

4/6/2026

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Yelitza Perez, a Venezuelan mother, is stranded in Miami after being blocked from boarding a flight back to Venezuela.
After her husband’s deportation, she attempted to self-deport but faced documentation issues delaying her return.
Local faith-based organizations provide food and shelter as she navigates the situation.
She hopes to resolve documentation by April 10 and return home during Holy Week.

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Story summary

Yelitza Perez, a Venezuelan mother, is stranded in Miami after being blocked from boarding a flight back to Venezuela.
After her husband’s deportation, she attempted to self-deport but faced documentation issues delaying her return.
Local faith-based organizations provide food and shelter as she navigates the situation.
She hopes to resolve documentation by April 10 and return home during Holy Week.