The Biden Administration confirmed that the deportations of Venezuelan migrants will soon resume.
This was announced by the US government just a month after the TPS expansion was granted to hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers from Venezuela.
Here's what senior Biden Admin officials shared on Thursday, Oct. 5, during their conference.
Biden Admin Confirms Return of Venezuelan Migrant Deportations
Senior administration leaders explained that the upcoming return of deportations will be for Venezuelans who cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
They added that asylum seekers from the South American country who lack a legal basis to remain in the US will also be affected. Aside from this, officials also confirmed that the Venezuelan government agreed to accept their nationals.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken explained that the revival of Venezuelan migrant deportations is "a key piece" of the government's approach to handling the migrant crisis.
"Under the Los Angeles Declaration ... we're charged with taking coordinated actions to try to stabilize flows, to expand regular pathways, to humanely manage all of our borders," said Blinken during the press conference in Mexico City.
"Repatriations are a key piece to this balanced approach," he added via CNN Politics.
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Why Resuming Migrant Deportations is a Big Deal
CBS News reported that the United States hasn't carried out regular deportations to Venezuela for the past few years because of its strained diplomatic relationship with its socialist government.
But, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed that the Biden Admin was able to have a successful deal negotiation with the Venezuelan government.
As of writing, US government officials haven't disclosed if Venezuela is asking for something in return for accepting asylum seekers.
This latest effort of the Biden Administration is expected to discourage more migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, especially those illegally doing it.
Mayorkas said that although the US is considered a nation of immigrants, the United States is also a country of laws. As of writing, it is still unclear when will the Venezuelan migrant deportations begin.
But, senior administration officials said that many asylum seekers who will be included in the deportations were already identified. You can click here to learn more details.
