By The Opinion
A flight with 328 Venezuelan citizens repatriated from Arizona, United States, arrived in Caracas, as part of the return operations promoted by the Great Mission Return to the Homelandofficial program of Venezuelan government to facilitate the return of migrants.
The group was made up of 282 men, 29 women and 17 minors, According to information published by the Ministry of Standard Power for Internal Relations, Justice and Peace through their social networks.
No additional details were offered about the minors traveling in the operation.
Arrival and reception at Maiquetía airport
The aircraft landed at ASimón Bolívar International Airport of Maiquetía, in the state La Guaira, where the repatriates were received by the president of the mission, Pedro Infantealong with police officials and national authorities.
The flight corresponds to the number 134 within the return program operationswhich remains active for the reception of Venezuelans from abroad.
Operation of the repatriation program
The Great Mission Return to the Homeland It is an initiative of the Venezuelan Government aimed at facilitating the voluntary return of citizens who are outside the country and wish to return.
According to the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry, the program is aimed mainly at migrants in vulnerable situationsproviding logistical support for its transfer to national territory.
Today, Friday #17Apr, our flight 134 brought back 328 Venezuelans. Among them, 17 boys and girls who return to grow with their loved ones. ✈️🇻🇪
We remain committed to the safe and dignified return of Venezuelans.#VueltaALaPatria#Vuelo134 pic.twitter.com/u3QBfiprf3— Great Mission Vuelta a la Patria (@vueltalapatria_) April 17, 2026
The authorities have indicated that the repatriation process includes institutional support once citizens arrive in the countrywith the aim of supporting their social reintegration.
Stability of returns from 2025
Official figures indicate that more than 20,000 Venezuelan migrants have returned to the country since February 2025 through this repatriation mechanism.
The authorities have also indicated that these transfers are part of amigration agreements established between Caracas and Washington, that have allowed the continuity of return flights from the United States.
During 2026, the program has continued to receive thousands of Venezuelan citizenss as part of the state policy to address migration and return.
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