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August 18, 2026
U.S. Deports Over 2,300 Mexican Migrants to Guatemala Amid Diplomatic Tensions
- Approximately 2,300 Mexican nationals have been deported to Guatemala from the U.S. in 2026, as reported by President Bernardo Arevalo.
- Mexico's Foreign Ministry continues to oppose the deportation of its citizens to third-party countries, emphasizing its readiness to accept them back directly.
- This tactic aims to deter illegal immigration but risks straining diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Mexico.
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- U.S. quietly deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering MexicoAug 18, 2026 at 6:07 PM · CBS News
- Guatemala says 2,300 Mexicans deported from US entered in 2026Aug 20, 2026 at 3:11 PM · Reuters
- Guatemala has received over 2,000 Mexicans deported from Trump’s immigration crackdownAug 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM · Independent