US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections
Summary
The United States has deported about 2,300 Mexican nationals to Guatemala this year, despite Mexico's objections. Guatemala quickly sends these individuals back to Mexico, but Mexican officials worry about the US sending its citizens to other countries without permission.Key Facts
- Around 2,300 Mexicans were deported from the US to Guatemala in 2024.
- Guatemala transfers these people to Mexico within 24 hours of arrival.
- The US says it uses such measures to prevent deportees from returning to the US.
- Mexico opposes this practice, asserting its citizens have the right to enter Mexico.
- Similar deportations have sent some Mexicans to Honduras without prior notice.
- The US Department of Homeland Security calls these actions part of a large deportation effort promised by President Trump.
- Human rights groups criticize this policy as a way to intimidate migrants.
- Mexico and the US maintain close trade ties but face immigration tensions under President Trump’s administration.
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