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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade County

United States deports Mexican nationals to Guatemala and Honduras

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The United States has deported nearly 2,350 Mexican citizens to Guatemala and dozens more to Honduras so far this year. This represents a shift in policy compared to the beginning of President Donald Trump's second term, when such transfers were minimal.

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Why It Matters

This policy change impacts the regional migration landscape by shifting the destination of deported Mexican nationals to third-party Central American countries.

Key Facts

  • The United States has deported nearly 2,350 Mexican nationals to Guatemala this year.
  • The United States has deported dozens of Mexican nationals to Honduras this year.
  • This practice represents a significant increase in frequency compared to the start of President Donald Trump's second term.
  • The information was confirmed by the Guatemalan presidency.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationRefugees International“Non-governmental organization tracking deportations”locationGuatemala“Destination for deported Mexican nationals”PersonBernardo Arévalo“President of Guatemala”OrganizationHuman Rights First“Non-governmental organization tracking deportations”OrganizationU.S. Department of Homeland Security“U.S. federal agency managing deportations”OrganizationInstituto Nacional de Migración“Mexican immigration authority”locationMexico“Country of origin for deported individuals”PersonClaudia Sheinbaum“President of Mexico”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”locationHonduras“Destination for deported Mexican nationals”