Venezuela welcomes 7 children abandoned in U.S. after parents are deported

Venezuela welcomes seven children returned from the United States
In Caracas, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello greeted the arrival of seven youngsters after their parents were deported by the former U.S. administration.
Flight from Houston brings families back to Maiquetía International Airport
- Seven boys and girls said to have been rescued from “kidnapping” interests.
- Cabello and First Lady Cilia Flores received the aircraft that also carried 244 repatriated Venezuelans.
Public protests demand the return of at least 30 children
Hundreds gathered in Caracas last week, urging the government to repatriate the children whose Venezuelan parents were expelled.
Parliamentary president highlights separation from families
Parliamentary president Jorge Rodríguez declared the youngsters had been “separated from mothers, fathers, grandparents” and placed in unfamiliar institutions.
Cabello emphasizes ongoing repatriation efforts
Cabello assured that the government is working diligently “to bring the children back.”
Official statistics indicate that since February, over 8,200 people — including many children — have returned to Venezuela from the United States and Mexico.