US State Department Grilled on Venezuela Deportation Flights and El Salvador Agreement

Venezuela Deportation Flights

• ❓ A reporter questioned whether there have been any direct exchanges with Venezuela since the previous Saturday regarding deportation flights for Venezuelans.
• ⚠️ The State Department reiterated that Venezuela must accept deportations, warning of serious problems and sanctions if they do not comply.
• 🗣️ President Trump stated that Maduro has been too slow in accepting Venezuelan deportees and that this issue will not be negotiated or rewarded.
• ✈️ It was confirmed that deportation flights will continue to other countries and regions, regardless of the situation with Venezuela.

El Salvador Agreement Details

• ✅ El Salvador requested and received two of their worst MS-13 members.
• 🤝 El Salvador is committed to accepting individuals removed from the U.S., including TDA members and 21 of their Most Wanted Gang members.
• 💰 The U.S. plans to work with Congress to provide assistance to El Salvador's correction system.
• ❓ A reporter asked for details regarding an agreement with El Salvador for incarcerating members of the TDA organization.