CARACAS, March 20 (Xinhua) -- A group of 311 Venezuelan migrants repatriated from Mexico arrived Thursday at the Maiquetia International Airport, where they were received by a committee led by Minister of Interior, Justice, and Peace Diosdado Cabello.
Cabello said the migrants were repatriated thanks to "a direct agreement with the Mexican government" as part of Venezuela's Return to the Homeland Plan, a scheme to ensure migrants' safe and dignified return.
"It is a generous gesture from the Mexican government, and we thank them for the attention they have given to Venezuelans there," Cabello said. "Having them back in our country today guarantees tranquility and peace for their families."
The group included families and unaccompanied minors, who will be handed over to their parents or grandparents, said the minister.
Launched in 2018, Return to Homeland Plan "has already brought nearly 1 million Venezuelans back to the homeland," he said.
"President Nicolas Maduro has instructed us to bring all Venezuelans back, wherever they are, and we are going to do that," said Cabello.
Venezuelan ministries are coordinating the repatriation plan, including health and background checks for returning migrants. ■
