Venezuela has confirmed the return of 311 migrants from Mexico on a Conviasa-operated flight that landed in Caracas on Thursday. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced that this repatriation brings the total number of Venezuelan nationals recently returned to 920. The flight is part of ongoing efforts to assist migrants who have faced difficulties abroad.

However, the U.S. government challenged Venezuela’s claim, stating on social media that no such repatriation flights took place that day. This led to a brief diplomatic dispute, with Venezuelan officials standing by their statement. Cabello emphasized that the flight was the result of a "direct agreement with the Mexican government," though he provided no further details.

The situation unfolds amid growing tensions between Venezuela, the United States, and regional governments over migration policies. The U.S. has been increasing deportations of undocumented migrants, including Venezuelans, as part of stricter immigration enforcement. These deportations have sparked criticism from human rights organizations and political observers.

Adding to the controversy, the U.S. recently deported over 200 alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua to El Salvador. These individuals are now being held in a high-security mega-prison, a decision that has raised legal and ethical concerns. Critics argue that deporting suspected criminals to another country without trial could violate international law.

Venezuela has not yet publicly commented on the deportation of the alleged gang members, but tensions with the U.S. remain high. The Venezuelan government has often accused Washington of using immigration policies as a political tool against its administration. Meanwhile, regional authorities are left grappling with how to manage deported individuals within their borders.

As migration remains a pressing issue in Latin America, the political divide between the U.S. and Venezuela continues to widen. Both countries are likely to maintain their opposing stances on repatriations, deportations, and international cooperation. The fate of Venezuelan migrants abroad remains uncertain, with diplomatic conflicts adding further complexity to an already challenging crisis.