120 migrants return to Venezuela on new repatriation flight from the United States

A group of 120 Venezuelan citizens returned to their homeland on Friday aboard a repatriation flight originating from Miami, United States. The official confirmation came through the communication channels of the government's "Gran Misión Vuelta a la Patria" program.

The demographic breakdown of the passengers included 72 men, 30 women, and 18 minors. Upon arrival at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, the returnees were processed according to security, identity verification, and health assessment protocols.

This air transfer follows a similar operation earlier in the week, which brought 133 Venezuelan migrants back from Miami. These repatriation efforts are part of a broader bilateral agreement on migration. Since January of last year, a total of 160 such flights have been coordinated, primarily from the United States, underscoring ongoing migration patterns and return initiatives.

Official statistics indicate that the reinforced state-sponsored return programs have facilitated the return of over 28,000 Venezuelan citizens since February 2025. These operations have continued despite periods of diplomatic tension, including the judicial capture of former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. authorities in Caracas earlier in 2026.