Uncertain Future for 300,000 Venezuelans as TPS Ends

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S. face uncertainty as the Trump administration moves to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 300,000 individuals. Those who received TPS in 2023 will lose their protections 60 days after the official termination notice is published.

Venezuelan activist Beatriz Olavarria expressed the community’s distress, emphasizing that returning to Venezuela could be dangerous for many. “Some have spoken out against the regime and would be jailed upon return,” she warned.

Florida has the highest number of TPS recipients, with Venezuelans forming the largest group. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the decision, citing concerns about the integrity of the TPS program and the presence of the Tren de Aragua gang. However, Olavarria countered, stressing that only a small minority are involved in crime.

With protections set to expire as early as April and possibly September, many Venezuelans are left uncertain about their next steps.