Belize agrees to host migrants seeking asylum in US
Summary
Belize has agreed to a deal with the United States to host migrants seeking asylum. This agreement allows deported individuals to apply for asylum in Belize instead of going back to their home countries. The deal needs approval from the Belize Senate before it becomes official.Key Facts
- Belize has signed an agreement with the United States to be a "safe third country" for asylum seekers.
- The deal allows deported migrants to apply for asylum in Belize.
- The agreement is waiting for approval from the Belize Senate.
- The US State Department supports the deal as a step to stop illegal immigration.
- Belize will have authority over which migrants can be transferred to them, following security checks.
- Belize's Prime Minister sees the arrangement as a job program for skilled migrants.
- Human rights groups have criticized such deals, citing possible harm to migrants.
- Belize prefers to accept migrants from Central America specifically.
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