Former United States President Donald Trump decided to revoke the extension of the immigration protection that allowed Venezuelans to live and work in the North American country until October 2, 2026.
The measure affects thousands of Venezuelans who sought this migration protection to escape the political and economic crisis in their country. The extension of the protection had been approved during Trump's administration and later ratified by Joe Biden's government.
The revocation of this measure represents a severe blow to the Venezuelan community in the United States, which now faces uncertainty about its immigration status and future in the country. Organizations defending immigrant rights have criticized Trump's decision, calling it inhumane and cruel.
"Revoking the extension of immigration protection for Venezuelans is yet another demonstration of the lack of empathy from certain political sectors towards a community that is fleeing a desperate situation in their country," expressed a representative of one of these organizations. Uncertainty now reigns among Venezuelans who were covered by this measure, who fear being deported and separated from their families at such a difficult time.
