Trump's Travel Ban: Tears and Uncertainty at Caracas Airport

New US travel restrictions, implemented on June 9th, 2025, have caused widespread disruption and emotional distress for citizens of 12 countries, primarily in Africa and the Middle East. The policy, enacted by President Donald Trump, bans entry to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, and several other nations. At Caracas airport, a Venezuelan student, Ivanna de Gregorio, tearfully described her surprise at being unable to visit her mother in New Jersey. "It was like a surprise because I was going to spend all my vacations here," she said. Another traveler, Jaime Miguel, visiting from Cuba, decided to cut his trip short. The report also features an immigration lawyer, Haim Vásquez, who clarifies that while existing visas remain valid, new applications are unlikely to be approved. The emotional toll on families separated by these restrictions is palpable, highlighting the humanitarian consequences of the policy.