Nearly 200 Venezuelans who were in the U.S. illegally were returned to Venezuela in two planes as part of President Trump's mass deportation plan. This signals a possible ease in tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela.
Key Points
Nearly 200 Venezuelans returned to Venezuela from the U.S. in two planes
Deportation flights to Venezuela had been stopped for years
Venezuela's willingness to accept deportees followed a visit by a Trump envoy
Pros
Eases tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela
Enforces immigration laws
Cons
Concerns about the treatment of deported individuals