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Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants return home after stay at Guantánamo Bay

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  • Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration returned to their home country on Thursday, Feb. 20. Venezuela sent a plane to Honduras to transfer the migrants home after the U.S. flew them to the Central American country from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
  • The Department of Homeland Security said dozens of these migrants have ties to the gang known as Tren de Aragua. However, Venezuela’s president disputed that they were criminals.
  • The Trump administration could deport hundreds of thousands of additional Venezuelan migrants later this year as their Temporary Protected Status in the U.S. expires.

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Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration returned to their home country on Thursday, Feb. 20, after spending time at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba. Venezuela sent a plane to Honduras to transfer the migrants home after the U.S. flew them to the Central American country.

What’s the history of Guantánamo Bay?

The Trump administration sent hundreds of migrants to the naval base in Cuba as part of the crackdown on illegal immigration in the U.S. The base has housed suspected terrorists, dating back to the war on terror that began in 2001 after the Al-Qaeda terror attack on 9/11.

What is the specific dispute surrounding this group of deportees?

The Department of Homeland Security and Venezuela’s president have disagreed on the criminal implications of the 177 migrants. DHS said dozens have ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, the criminal network that began in Venezuelan prisons.

The agency also said of the 177 deportees, 126 migrants had criminal charges or convictions. About 80 migrants had known ties to the gang while 51 had no criminal charges.

The Trump administration had previously said that Guantánamo Bay would house the worst of the worst.

However, President Nicholas Maduro claimed the Trump administration unjustly targeted this particular group. He said the migrants weren’t criminals or bad people.

Maduro contended they emigrated for economic reasons.

How many Venezuelan migrants could face deportation in US?

Last week, two Venezuelan flights carrying 190 immigrants flew directly from the U.S. to Venezuela.

The Trump administration estimated it could deport another 600,000 migrants by September when their Temporary Protected Status expires.

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Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left convey a bureaucratic tone, framing deportations as logistical operations.
  • Media outlets in the center highlight the involvement of gangs, portraying repatriation as tied to crime.
  • Media outlets on the right frame the event within a concision of improving U.S.-Venezuela relations.

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Key points from the Left

  • The Trump administration has reportedly flown nearly all migrants out of Guantanamo Bay to Honduras, as confirmed by three sources familiar with the operation and flight data.
  • Honduras' foreign ministry announced that 174 Venezuelan immigrants from the U.S. Would be removed immediately to Venezuela after arriving in Honduras.
  • A court filing indicates that nearly 180 immigrants are currently being held at Guantanamo Bay, with many in tents and high-security facilities.
  • The Departments of Homeland Security and Defense are currently not offering in-person visits to immigration detainees at Guantanamo Bay and are evaluating this option due to significant logistical challenges.

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Key points from the Center

  • U.S. authorities returned nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay to their home country via Honduras, marking a new method for deportations.
  • ICE confirmed the transfer of 177 Venezuelans, with reports indicating that 126 had criminal records related to gang affiliations.
  • The Honduran government facilitated the transfer, while the U.S. designated the Tren de Aragua gang as a global terrorist organization.
  • The Honduran government stated that migrants would be sent back to Venezuela from a joint military base after arriving in Honduras.

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Key points from the Right

  • The United States deported 177 migrants from Guantánamo Bay to Honduras, as confirmed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  • This operation reflects thawing relations between the U.S. and Venezuela since President Donald Trump's administration prioritized immigration cooperation.
  • Venezuelan authorities stated they had requested the repatriation of a group of compatriots who were unjustly taken to Guantánamo Bay.

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  • Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration returned to their home country on Thursday, Feb. 20. Venezuela sent a plane to Honduras to transfer the migrants home after the U.S. flew them to the Central American country from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
  • The Department of Homeland Security said dozens of these migrants have ties to the gang known as Tren de Aragua. However, Venezuela’s president disputed that they were criminals.
  • The Trump administration could deport hundreds of thousands of additional Venezuelan migrants later this year as their Temporary Protected Status in the U.S. expires.

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Nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration returned to their home country on Thursday, Feb. 20, after spending time at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba. Venezuela sent a plane to Honduras to transfer the migrants home after the U.S. flew them to the Central American country.

What’s the history of Guantánamo Bay?

The Trump administration sent hundreds of migrants to the naval base in Cuba as part of the crackdown on illegal immigration in the U.S. The base has housed suspected terrorists, dating back to the war on terror that began in 2001 after the Al-Qaeda terror attack on 9/11.

What is the specific dispute surrounding this group of deportees?

The Department of Homeland Security and Venezuela’s president have disagreed on the criminal implications of the 177 migrants. DHS said dozens have ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, the criminal network that began in Venezuelan prisons.

The agency also said of the 177 deportees, 126 migrants had criminal charges or convictions. About 80 migrants had known ties to the gang while 51 had no criminal charges.

The Trump administration had previously said that Guantánamo Bay would house the worst of the worst.

However, President Nicholas Maduro claimed the Trump administration unjustly targeted this particular group. He said the migrants weren’t criminals or bad people.

Maduro contended they emigrated for economic reasons.

How many Venezuelan migrants could face deportation in US?

Last week, two Venezuelan flights carrying 190 immigrants flew directly from the U.S. to Venezuela.

The Trump administration estimated it could deport another 600,000 migrants by September when their Temporary Protected Status expires.

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Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left convey a bureaucratic tone, framing deportations as logistical operations.
  • Media outlets in the center highlight the involvement of gangs, portraying repatriation as tied to crime.
  • Media outlets on the right frame the event within a concision of improving U.S.-Venezuela relations.

Report an issue with this comparison

Media landscape

Click on bars to see headlines

48 total sources

Key points from the Left

  • The Trump administration has reportedly flown nearly all migrants out of Guantanamo Bay to Honduras, as confirmed by three sources familiar with the operation and flight data.
  • Honduras' foreign ministry announced that 174 Venezuelan immigrants from the U.S. Would be removed immediately to Venezuela after arriving in Honduras.
  • A court filing indicates that nearly 180 immigrants are currently being held at Guantanamo Bay, with many in tents and high-security facilities.
  • The Departments of Homeland Security and Defense are currently not offering in-person visits to immigration detainees at Guantanamo Bay and are evaluating this option due to significant logistical challenges.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Center

  • U.S. authorities returned nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay to their home country via Honduras, marking a new method for deportations.
  • ICE confirmed the transfer of 177 Venezuelans, with reports indicating that 126 had criminal records related to gang affiliations.
  • The Honduran government facilitated the transfer, while the U.S. designated the Tren de Aragua gang as a global terrorist organization.
  • The Honduran government stated that migrants would be sent back to Venezuela from a joint military base after arriving in Honduras.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Right

  • The United States deported 177 migrants from Guantánamo Bay to Honduras, as confirmed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  • This operation reflects thawing relations between the U.S. and Venezuela since President Donald Trump's administration prioritized immigration cooperation.
  • Venezuelan authorities stated they had requested the repatriation of a group of compatriots who were unjustly taken to Guantánamo Bay.

Report an issue with this summary

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