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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade County

U.S. deports over 2,300 Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras

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The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexican citizens to Guatemala and dozens more to Honduras this year. This represents a significant increase in the practice of third-country deportations compared to the start of President Donald Trump's second term.

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Why It Matters

This shift in immigration enforcement changes the destination for deported Mexican nationals, moving them to third countries rather than their country of origin.

Key Facts

  • Nearly 2,300 Mexican nationals have been deported to Guatemala this year.
  • Dozens of Mexican nationals have been deported to Honduras this year.
  • The current volume of third-country deportations represents an increase from the beginning of President Trump's second term.
  • Data is based on official U.S. government figures.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationRefugees International“NGO tracking deportation flights”locationGuatemala“Destination country for deportations”PersonBernardo Arévalo“President of Guatemala”OrganizationHuman Rights First“NGO tracking deportation flights”OrganizationU.S. Department of Homeland Security“U.S. agency overseeing immigration enforcement”locationMexico“Country of origin for deported individuals”PersonClaudia Sheinbaum“President of Mexico”OrganizationNational Migration Institute“Mexican government agency managing migration”PersonDonald Trump“U.S. President overseeing immigration enforcement”locationHonduras“Destination country for deportations”