Sec State Marco Rubio Scores Another Major Victory For The U.S. in Central America

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Guatemala’s president has agreed to accept more U.S. deportation flights, including Guatemalan citizens and others from different nations, marking a shift in the region’s migration arrangements.

Key Facts:

  • President Bernardo Arevalo met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Guatemala City on Wednesday.
  • Arevalo pledged Guatemala would take 40% more deportation flights from the United States than before.
  • The number of Guatemalans deported in fiscal year 2024 climbed to approximately 66,000, surpassing totals during the Biden administration and any single year of the previous Trump administration.
  • Details about how many non-Guatemalan deportees the country will accept are not yet final.
  • Arevalo said there was no discussion about taking in criminals, contrasting with El Salvador’s recent offer to house dangerous deportees from anywhere in the world.

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The Rest of The Story:

Guatemala’s decision comes as the United States continues to press Latin American nations to cooperate in handling a growing influx of migrants.

At the press conference, Rubio called this agreement “very important,” emphasizing the U.S. commitment to assist Guatemala as it sends deportees of other nationalities back to their home countries.

Arevalo confirmed that working groups will soon meet to determine the logistics of expanding the flights.

Beyond Guatemala, the Trump administration has also explored “third country” agreements, seeking partners willing to receive individuals who cannot be sent home directly.

This can happen when certain countries, such as Cuba and Venezuela, refuse or limit the number of deportees they accept.

In the case of Venezuela, U.S. officials say President Nicolas Maduro has now agreed to take back more of his own citizens.

Meanwhile, U.S. military aircraft have started transporting detainees to Guantanamo Bay under orders to expand migrant facilities there.

These moves reflect the administration’s broader commitment to increase deportations since January 20, President Trump’s first day in office.

Commentary:

This is excellent news for the United States and proof that strong leadership makes a real difference in foreign policy.

Guatemala’s decision to accept more flights shows a willingness to work with President Trump and Secretary Rubio for the good of both nations.

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It is a wise call by Guatemalan leaders, and it demonstrates that the administration’s tough but fair stance on migration is paying off.

Secretary Rubio deserves credit for another clear win that benefits our country’s security and immigration goals.

The Bottom Line:

Guatemala’s willingness to accept additional deportation flights from the United States is a significant step in regional migration policy.

It could speed up the removal of migrants who have no legal status in the U.S. or whose countries limit returns.

As more countries decide how to handle deportees, Washington is looking for new ways to move large numbers of people back across borders.

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