These are the countries with the most deportations in the United States: they are the ones that accumulate the most ICE raids
The impact of U.S. migration policies on Latin American countries.
Leer en español: Estos son los países con más deportaciones en Estados Unidos: son los que acumulan más redadas del ICE
Deportations of immigrants in the United States have been a hot topic in recent years, especially due to the stricter policies implemented by the federal administration. According to recent data, several Latin American countries top the list of nations whose populations suffer the highest number of deportations, reflecting not only migratory flows, but also the way in which policies of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) affect these countries.
Mexico is by far the country with the highest number of deportations in recent years. This is due to its geographical proximity to the United States, which facilitates illegal crossings, but also to the repatriation treaties that the Mexican government has established with the U.S.
In many cases, Mexican migrants who have lived for years in the U.S. without legal documentation are detained and sent back to their country, regardless of the amount of time they have spent in the country or their contributions to American society. However, other Latin American countries also have a high number of deportations. Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras are among the most affected, with thousands of citizens being deported annually.
These nations face considerable socioeconomic and political challenges, such as gang violence, lack of employment, and extreme poverty, which drive thousands of people to migrate northward in search of a better life. Many of these migrants, who often flee risky situations, are forced to face raids and detentions by ICE.
The governments of these countries have expressed concern over the increasing number of deportations, as in many cases deported citizens return to even more dangerous or unfavorable situations. Additionally, deportation policies have caused diplomatic tensions between the United States and some of these countries, which request greater flexibility and consideration of the migrants' humanitarian circumstances.
Despite criticisms of the United States' immigration policies, deportations continue to be a common practice, and the impact of these measures is felt in Latin American communities. Human rights organizations have denounced the conditions under which raids are conducted and the treatment of detainees, warning that often these deportations do not meet international human rights standards.