Honduras Threatens U.S. Military Expulsion Over Trump’s Deportation Plans

President Xiomara Castro warns of reevaluating military cooperation if mass deportations of Hondurans proceed under President-elect Trump.

Honduran President Xiomara Castro has threatened to expel U.S. troops from Soto Cano Air Base if Trump follows through with mass deportations of undocumented Hondurans.
Soto Cano Air Base has been a key U.S. military presence in Central America since the 1980s, supporting anti-narcotics operations and humanitarian missions.
Honduras relies heavily on remittances from its U.S.-based diaspora, which make up nearly 30% of the nation's GDP, raising concerns about the economic impact of deportations.
Political analysts and opposition figures in Honduras have criticized Castro's stance, warning it could harm the country’s economy and diplomatic ties with its largest trading partner.
The Trump transition team has expressed plans to engage with Latin American partners on immigration, while Castro has called for dialogue but remains firm in her warning.