Hispanic Federation Denounces the Trump’s Administration Decision to End TPS for Venezuelans

Type(s): Press Release

For Immediate Release: February 3, 2025 

Contact: media@hispanicfederation.org 

 

New York, NY – This past weekend, the Trump administration announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 300,000 Venezuelans. Frankie Miranda, President and CEO of Hispanic Federation, issued the following reaction to this news:

“The Trump administration’s decision to end TPS for Venezuelans threatens to force thousands of people to make the impossible choice of living in the shadows or returning to a country where political and societal unrest threatens them. We know that real results on immigration can only be achieved through Congressional action, not executive actions.  Congress must legislate an immigration solution that respects the humanity of people impacted while also not punishing people who are seeking safety and opportunity.

When given the choice, most people would choose to live in the home where they grew up and stay with their loved ones. Unfortunately, not everyone has this option. Many people are forced, because of violence or economic turmoil, to choose the much tougher option of leaving their homes and traveling an untold distance with the hope of finding refuge elsewhere. Many Venezuelans lost everything and are here now hoping to have the opportunity to return to their home country in a more stable environment. Venezuelans have relocated to Peru, Colombia, and Brazil at significantly higher rates compared with the United States, demonstrating how turmoil in Venezuela has impacted neighboring countries and how the decision to end TPS for Venezuelans would only exacerbate the regional strain.   

The Biden administration’s decision in January to extend TPS for Venezuelans was made because of a strategic analysis of the turmoil in their country, and the unilateral decision by the Trump administration to reverse course completely disregards that analysis and puts thousands of lives in jeopardy. The founders of the United States were committed to the principle that the this would be a country that offers sanctuary to those in need, and if we hope to protect that principle, then protecting TPS is essential.”  

Laudi Campo, Florida State Director for Hispanic Federation added: 

“The Venezuelan community is vital to Florida’s economy, especially in Miami-Dade, home to the largest Venezuelan population in the U.S. They fill labor shortages, create businesses, and generate tax revenue that drives economic growth. These hardworking people fled turmoil—not to face more uncertainty here, but to rebuild their lives and contribute to their new communities. Ending TPS would have severe economic consequences, hurting both our workforce and families who have already endured so much. Despite their temporary status, Venezuelans with TPS pay taxes at all levels, helping fund schools, infrastructure, and essential public services—without accessing most benefits.” 

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About Hispanic Federation

Hispanic Federation (HF) is a nonprofit membership and advocacy organization, founded in 1990, committed to empowering and advancing the Hispanic community, with a focus on low-income, marginalized, and immigrant Latinos. With programs in 40 states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia, HF’s focus areas include immigration, economic empowerment, civic engagement, disaster relief, philanthropy, education, health, and the environment. HF also maintains ongoing public education campaigns and meets the organizational development needs of its member agencies through grant-making and capacity-building assistance.

 

 

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