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Venezuelan mother and daughters return to Venezuela after weeks of bureaucratic delays

Apr 14, 2026 · Miami, FL, Venezuela

Venezuelan mother and daughters return to Venezuela after weeks of bureaucratic delays

Yelitza Perez, a 29-year-old Venezuelan mother of two, spent weeks attempting to voluntarily return to Venezuela through the CBP Home app following her husband's deportation. She initially registered for voluntary departure but faced multiple obstacles, including lack of required Venezuelan travel documentation and airline verification issues. After being denied boarding at Miami International Airport in early April, she obtained a salvoconducto (safe pass) from Venezuelan authorities. Faith-based organizations including Hermanos de la Calle and Discerning Deacons provided shelter and assistance during her stay. Perez and her daughters successfully departed for Venezuela in mid-April after obtaining the required travel documentation.

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Apr 14, 2026Perez and her two daughters successfully departed for Venezuela after obtaining salvoconducto and required travel documents
Apr 1, 2026Yelitza Perez denied boarding at Miami International Airport due to missing Venezuelan travel documentation

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