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Petition with over 130,000 signatures urges Congress to restore TPS for Venezuelans a month after deadly earthquakes
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Manuel Bojorquez , CBS4 Miami
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
A new push is underway to reinstate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans living in the U.S. The National TPS Alliance reports it has collected more than 130,000 signatures on a petition addressed to Congress."We will continue collecting more signatures and keep putting pressure on them a
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Key takeaway The National TPS Alliance reports it has collected more than 130,000 signatures on a petition addressed to Congress.
Why this matters in The Miami
The push to reinstate Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans has significant implications for Miami's large Venezuelan community, particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana and Wynwood. With many Venezuelans residing in South Florida, the loss of TPS has left them vulnerable to deportation and fearful of interacting with US immigration authorities. The recent earthquakes in Venezuela have further exacerbated the crisis, making it even more urgent for Congress to reconsider TPS designation. Miami's status as a hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities means that the city's residents are deeply connected to the situation in Venezuela, and many are likely to have family members or friends affected by the TPS decision. As the National TPS Alliance continues to collect signatures and pressure Congress, Miami's community will be watching closely to see how this issue unfolds and what it means for the city's Venezuelan population.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A new push is underway to reinstate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans living in the U.S. The National TPS Alliance reports it has collected more than 130,000 signatures on a petition addressed to Congress."We will continue collecting more signatures and keep putting pressure on them a
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by CBS4 Miami and curated for The Miami readers.
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