Mexican officials are expressing strong discontent over reports that the Trump administration is covertly deporting Mexican nationals to countries beyond Mexico. This strategy appears aimed at making it more difficult for them to return.
During his second term, President Donald Trump has made clear his intention to execute widespread deportations, and various measures have begun to materialize in line with that agenda.
According to a report by CBS News, the U.S. government is deporting Mexicans to Guatemala and Honduras, despite Mexico’s willingness to accept its own citizens back home.
An unnamed source from the Department of Homeland Security disclosed that hundreds of individuals have reportedly been sent to these third countries in recent months, yet the onset of this policy remains vague.
The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs has publicly stated its disapproval of the alleged deportation strategy, asserting that Mexico is committed to ensuring the safe return of its citizens and will not engage in deporting them to other nations.
A spokesperson from the DHS claimed that the U.S. is “utilizing all lawful means” to implement what is deemed the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, adhering to President Trump’s promises.
Adam Isakson, a Latin American researcher based in Washington, characterized the policy as “largely punitive,” suggesting it serves to warn others about the hardships of illegal immigration and to encourage voluntary departure.
Attempts to get clarification from both the Honduran and Guatemalan governments have gone unanswered.
