Venezuelans Want to Go Back
The recent U.S. electoral campaign has highlighted the sensitive issue of uncontrolled immigration, using Venezuelans as a focal point of debate. While the United States is a nation of immigrants and still needs more to maintain its status as a global power, the lack of border control poses serious threats to internal security and can overwhelm public systems in cities. As of 2023, the immigrant population in the United States stood at approximately 50 million, representing nearly 15% of the total population. The pressure on resources and security infrastructure has significantly increased due to recent migration flows.
Venezuela, my country of origin, has recently come under intense scrutiny from President Trump. In recent years, we have witnessed the largest uncontrolled migration flow to the United States, making our nationality a central topic in negative discussions. According to data from the U.S. National Immigration Institute, there were over 330,000 asylum applications from