A group of lawyers accused Panama of violating the rights of people deported from the United States under the Trump administration’s policy of sending migrants to cooperative Latin American nations.
Tag: Central America
Honduras Moves to Extradite Man Accused of Killing Iowa Woman
In his 2016 campaign, President Trump seized on the death of Sarah Root, who police said was killed by an undocumented immigrant suspected of driving drunk.
What Trump’s Deportation Plans Mean for Central America
Deporting migrants to Central American countries removes many political and legal hurdles for the Trump administration. How far can the practice go before these nations reach a breaking point?
Costa Rica to Receive 200 Deported Migrants From U.S.
Costa Rica is the second Central American nation to accept migrants from distant countries as the Trump administration ramps up deportation flights.
El Salvador’s Prisons Are Notorious. Will They House Trump’s Deportees?
President Nayib Bukele has offered to jail deported criminals from the United States. His prisons have earned him a reputation as being tough on crime, but have raised alarms over rights abuses.
Trump’s Suspension of Refugee Admissions Puts Afghans at Risk, Advocate Says
The order “risks abandoning thousands of Afghan wartime allies” who worked with Americans before the Taliban takeover, the head of a resettlement group said.
Mexico-U.S. Migration: What to Know
Donald J. Trump has said that Mexico is allowing an “invasion” of migrants into the United States. But the current situation on the ground tells a different story: Unlawful crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border dropped sharply last year.
Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations
In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that a base hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.”
El Salvador’s Police Chief Dies in Helicopter Crash
Mauricio Arriaza Chicas led the nation’s police force during a crackdown on gang violence. The president expressed doubt that the crash had been an accident.
Kamala Harris Is Known Abroad for a Personal Touch, and Tough Talk
Heads of state and diplomats who have interacted with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee say she uses humor, and talk of food, to help leaven hard discussions.