announced that a repatriation flight for 141 Peruvian citizens from the United States who were in irregular immigration situation in the North American country is scheduled for today, Thursday.
The announcement was made during his presentation at Congress Foreign Affairs Committee, which he attended to report on the compatriots affected by deportations.
The government official indicated that, of the 1,065,775 Peruvians residing in the United States, an estimated 319,702 are in irregular immigration status, accounting for approximately 30%.
The ambassador stated that there is no estimate of the number of compatriots detained in this situation, as the number constantly changes.
However, he mentioned that 162,844 fellow citizens were taken into custody on the southern border of the North American country between 2020 and January 2025.
"The Peruvian Embassy in Washington, D.C., reported that, as of February 5 of this year, 340 Peruvians are detained under a deportation order, and 343 Peruvians are awaiting a possible deportation order," he added.
The diplomat stated that, since 2022, when an agreement was signed with the United States for the repatriation of Peruvian citizens in irregular situation, more than 12,000 compatriots have been returned to their country of origin on 101 flights, which landed at Air Group No. 8. in Callao region.
The minister explained that 100 of these were chartered, and the most recent arrival, with 34 compatriots, was on a military plane.
Similarly, he indicated that the average has been three repatriations per month, but that the number could increase in the coming months.
"The next repatriation flight, carrying 141 nationals, is scheduled for today. The date is set, but the time is not," said Schialer, who explained that the variation in time is due to the fact that the airplane makes stopovers in other countries to deport citizens.
The Cabinet member said that, given the swearing-in of the Trump administration, efforts have been redoubled since December.
Thus, basic guidance has been offered to fellow citizens in the United States, providing them with free initial advice and referring cases that require it to pro bono lawyers or those who charge low fees.
Minister Schialer also reported that officials from Peruvian consulates in the U.S. are visiting detention centers to assess the physical and emotional state of the compatriots held there, identify their needs, and take the necessary actions with the relevant authorities to ensure dignified and non-discriminatory treatment for them.