Guatemala Signals Willingness to Accept Central American Deportees Under Trump Administration

The Guatemalan government aims to foster cooperation with the incoming U.S. administration while preparing for a potential surge in deportations.

Guatemala has expressed openness to receiving deportees from other Central American nations as part of a regional approach to migration challenges.
The move is seen as an effort to build a positive relationship with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to increase deportations of undocumented immigrants.
Guatemala has been proactive in engaging with Trump’s transition team and U.S. officials, including discussions on migration, border security, and economic impacts of deportations.
Officials emphasize prioritizing the reintegration of Guatemalan deportees by leveraging their U.S.-developed skills in the private sector, though concerns remain about economic strain and reduced remittances.
Neighboring countries like El Salvador and Honduras are also preparing for potential increases in deportations but face logistical and economic challenges in managing the influx.