Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has intensely criticized the US deportation of Venezuelan migrants, condemning the move as a “kidnapping” after migrants were sent to El Salvador. US President Donald Trump and Salvadoran leader Nayib Bukele made a deal that sent over 200 Venezuelans to the CECOT prison.
Authorities deported the migrants without a trial after accusing them of having ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, infuriating the people and sparking riots in Caracas. Maduro demanded their quick release, rejected their alleged criminal connections, and asserted that authorities had denied them due process.
Maduro’s Response and Demands
US deportation of Venezuelan migrants has sparked intense backlash, with Maduro vowing to submit a formal request to El Salvador for the migrants’ return, backed by “millions” of Venezuelan signatures. He described the CECOT prison as a “concentration camp” and accused Bukele of complicity.
“We will deliver an official document to demand the return of our people,” Maduro said. Urging for respect and dignity for the deported migrants.
Human Rights Issues
Human rights organizations have long questioned the severe circumstances in the CECOT jail. The United States has not yet shown concrete proof that the deported migrants were Tren de Aragua members. Despite allegations of gang links.
In their protests, the migrants’ relatives have called for openness and the safe repatriation of their loved ones.
What Happens Next?
The increasing animosity between the US and Venezuela may lead to further diplomatic tension. Even after the White House provided an explanation for its actions. Maduro has announced plans to increase the number of repatriation flights to return Venezuelans held in the United States.
As events unfold, the fate of the deported migrants remains uncertain.
Source: CNN