US EditionGang claims, family tears, and shocking thanks to Donald Trump—2-yr-old Venezuela toddler Maikely's story
- On May 14, 2025, two-year-old Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal returned to Venezuela on a flight repatriating 226 migrants from the U.S., welcomed by First Lady Cilia Flores.
- Maikelys had been forcibly separated from her parents, who sought asylum in the U.S. In May 2024 and were deported separately amid unproven accusations of gang affiliation based on tattoos.
- The Venezuelan government condemned the U.S. Actions as kidnappings violating international law and credited President Maduro's negotiations, including talks with the Trump administration, for the child's return.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security alleged the parents belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang, citing serious crimes and placing Maikelys in foster care for safety, though critics highlight scant evidence and ethnic profiling.
- Maikelys' return sparked protests in Venezuela and rare praise from Maduro to Trump, while her father's imprisonment in El Salvador and opaque negotiations suggest complex political implications remain unresolved.
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Venezuelan Toddler's Return Sparks Diplomatic Dialogue
Venezuelan Toddler's Return Sparks Diplomatic Dialogue A Venezuelan toddler who was separated from her parents after they crossed the U.S.-Mexico border has finally reunited with her family back home. The child, named Maikelys Espinoza Bernal, arrived in Venezuela, with President Nicolas Maduro expressing gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for the child's return. It's a significant development in an ongoing diplomatic saga.The family claim…
Gang claims, family tears, and shocking thanks to Donald Trump—2-yr-old Venezuela toddler Maikely's story
A 2-year-old Venezuelan girl separated from her deported parents was reunited with her family in Caracas, prompting rare praise from President Maduro for Donald Trump over what he called a “humane act of justice.”
Venezuela Celebrates After Maduro Gov’t Secures Return of Toddler Maikelys Espinoza from US - Venezuelanalysis
Caracas, May 14, 2025 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Two-year-old Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal was reunited with her family in Venezuela after being forcibly separated by US authorities. The toddler’s release was made possible due to efforts by the Nicolás Maduro government to bring her back from the United States. The Venezuelan president stated that the child’s return was the result of talks with Trump administration Special Envoy Richard Gre…
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