Ecuador President Rejects Deportation of Migrants from Other Countries

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa stated on Sunday that his country will not accept deported migrants from other nations while expressing concerns about the actions of Venezuela’s leadership regarding the repatriation of Venezuelan migrants from the United States.
Noboa, who is set to compete against left-wing candidate Luisa Gonzalez in the upcoming April 13 run-off election, conveyed on social media that Ecuador is committed to welcoming its citizens who have been deported from abroad, emphasizing, “We do not abandon our people.”
The president also expressed disappointment with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for his handling of flights carrying deported Venezuelans, describing the situation as a lack of empathy.
In a recent statement, Maduro noted that scheduled flights to bring Venezuelan migrants back from the U.S. had been impacted by “unexplained, significant disruptions” following the cancellation of a Chevron operating license in Venezuela. While Maduro did not directly link the company to the migrant flights, he highlighted the communication challenges between the two countries that contributed to the delays.
Noboa, in his response, highlighted concerns about the actions of authoritarian regimes, emphasizing the need for greater attention to the well-being of those affected by crises.
Venezuela’s government has long opposed U.S. sanctions, describing them as illegitimate and part of an “economic war” aimed at undermining the country’s stability. Despite the challenges, Maduro and his supporters have emphasized Venezuela’s resilience in the face of these external pressures, attributing certain economic difficulties to the sanctions.