US-Guatemala Deal Ships Central American Migrants Southward
Published Date: 7/15/2025
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Summary
The U.S. and Guatemala have teamed up to make it easier to send certain Central American nationals back to Guatemala starting June 2025. This agreement affects people from Central America who might be transferred and helps both countries manage migration more smoothly. No big money changes, but it sets clear rules and timing for these transfers.
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Easier Transfers to Guatemala
If you are a national of a Central American country, this agreement lets the United States transfer certain Central American nationals to Guatemala under the terms set by the two governments. The agreement was effected by exchange of diplomatic notes on June 11 and 13, 2025 and sets rules and timing for those transfers.
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