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Deportation project: 72 journalists investigate US treatment of migrants

Deportation project: 72 journalists investigate US treatment of migrants

Summary

A group of 72 journalists investigated how the Trump administration secretly works with countries in Africa and Latin America to deport thousands of migrants. Most deported migrants were sent to Mexico, a country many had never visited before, facing difficult conditions after arrival.

Key Facts

  • The investigation involved 72 journalists reporting on U.S. migrant deportations.
  • The Trump administration made secret agreements with countries in Africa and Latin America to deport migrants.
  • About 25,000 deportations were documented by the reporters.
  • Most deported migrants were sent to Mexico, often without prior connection to the country.
  • Migrants are forcibly moved across the border into Mexico.
  • The investigation highlights what happens to migrants after they reach Mexico.
  • The report was published by FRANCE 24 in September 2026.
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