Some U.S. businessmen and bond investors reportedly are urging President-elect Donald Trump to strike a deal with Venezuela that would help reduce the number of illegal migrants in the U.S.

Oil executives are among the people suggesting Trump negotiate with President Nicolás Maduro to allow U.S. companies to restart operations in Venezuela while the South American country agrees to accept U.S. deportation flights, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

The businessmen say a deal between the two countries would cut migration to the U.S. and help neutralize energy prices by increasing oil production.

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