Venezuelans, Cubans, Colombians arrive in African nation under Trump deportation deal
Deportees from Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia arrived in Liberia as the West African nation agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals from the US over the next year.
TL;DR
- Liberia received its first deportation flight from the U.S., expecting up to 1,200 foreign nationals annually.
- The flight carried nationals mostly from Latin America, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Colombia.
- Liberian officials stated the deportees are seeking protection and will be treated as guests, not criminals.
- The agreement includes support for Liberia's migration management system, with the U.S. awarding $5 million this year.
- Liberia has a history of accepting people seeking refuge and will not repatriate anyone until legal proceedings are complete.