Tracking Trump and Latin America: Migration—Venezuelans Lose Temporary Protected Status

On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S. southern border and labeled migration an "invasion," establishing immigration as a primary focus following his 2024 campaign.

Under his administration, immigration enforcement has received a substantial budget increase, leading to record arrests and advancing the goal of 1 million deportations in 2025.

Immigration from Latin America

Latin America remains central to U.S. immigration dynamics, with nearly 24.5 million foreign-born residents originating from the region according to 2023 census data. Additionally, around 74% of an estimated 14 million immigrants without full legal status in the United States are Latin American.

This group includes individuals under temporary protections such as pending asylum applications, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), or humanitarian parole.

U.S. immigration enforcement authorities "make record numbers of arrests" while pursuing "1 million deportations in 2025."

Trump's migration policies will continue to deeply affect Latin American communities across the United States.

Author's Summary

President Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement focuses on Latin American migrants, notably ending Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans amid increased deportations.

AS/COA — 2025-11-07