MEMBERS of the Venezuelan community in TT are living under a cloud of uncertainty as recent tensions between both countries and new measures announced by the Ministry of Homeland Security have caused concern among migrants, refugees, and humanitarian organisations.

The announcement of a deportation plan and the temporary suspension of supervision permits for asylum seekers has created alarm. Many families fear that the situation could lead to arbitrary detentions or forced repatriations.

On October 27, in an official statement, the Ministry of Homeland Security confirmed the detention of more than 200 irregular migrants, mostly Venezuelans, who will be repatriated.