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Paraguay Accepts 25 US Deportees in Trump's Third-Country Plan

Paraguay has announced it will accept an initial group of 25 non-citizen deportees from the United States, starting their arrival this week. The country joins a growing list of nations agreeing to accept "third-country" deportees under arrangements facilitated by the Trump administration. The US has reportedly provided millions of dollars in incentives to foreign governments to accept these individuals, drawing scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers. Advocacy groups have criticized the policy, alleging it uses the threat of deportation as intimidation.

Key Points: Paraguay Accepts US Third-Country Deportees Under Trump Policy

  • Paraguay accepts 25 Spanish-speaking deportees
  • Part of US third-country deportation system
  • Over $40M in incentives to foreign governments
  • Human rights concerns raised by advocacy groups
  • Aims for "safe and orderly return"
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Paraguay to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from United States

Paraguay agrees to accept 25 deportees from the US as part of Trump's immigration drive, joining other nations in controversial third-country deals.

"Each case has been evaluated individually, in full respect of national sovereignty, immigration laws, and international law. - Paraguay's Foreign Ministry"

Asuncion, April 22

The South American country Paraguay has said it will accept non-citizens deported from the United States as part of President Donald Trump's mass deportation drive, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Paraguay's Foreign Ministry, cited by Al Jazeera, announced on Tuesday that an initial group of 25 Spanish-speaking deportees will arrive starting Thursday.

"Each case has been evaluated individually, in full respect of national sovereignty, immigration laws, and international law," the statement reads.

Paraguay has joined a growing number of countries agreeing to accept "third-country" deportees from the United States, a system that allows migrants to be sent to nations with which they have no direct ties.

The Donald Trump administration has reportedly approached several countries for such arrangements despite concerns over human rights conditions in some destinations. Countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini and South Sudan have already accepted deportees, in some cases under multimillion-dollar agreements to detain them.

The initiative forms part of a broader push by Washington to tighten immigration controls, as reported by Al Jazeera.

As of February, Democratic lawmakers in the United States estimated that over USD 40 million had been given to foreign governments through contracts as incentives to accept deportees.

Robert Alter, an official at the US Embassy in Paraguay, cited by Al Jazeera, commended the agreement, describing it as a reflection of the strong ties between Washington and Paraguay.

"These migrants do not have pending asylum applications in the United States," the statement said.

"The intention of this collaboration is to facilitate the safe and orderly return of these individuals to their countries of origin," it further said.

Advocacy groups cited by Al Jazeera have alleged that the Donald Trump administration is using the threat of third-country deportations as a form of intimidation.

- ANI

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Priya S
Reading this from India, it feels like a reminder of how harsh immigration policies can be globally. We see our own challenges with borders and migration. The "intimidation" allegation by advocacy groups is concerning. Hope there is proper oversight. 🤔
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Rohit P
Strong ties between nations shouldn't be built on such agreements. Paraguay accepting 25 people might seem small, but it sets a dangerous precedent. What's the guarantee of their safety and rights there? The statement says "safe and orderly return," but return to where? They're not Paraguayan!
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Sarah B
As an expat, this hits close to home. Immigration laws are necessary, but they must be humane. The line about "no pending asylum applications" is key, but the process to apply for asylum itself is incredibly difficult. This policy feels like it's designed to deter people from even trying.
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Vikram M
The world is watching. When powerful nations make such deals with smaller countries, it often comes with unspoken pressure. Paraguay likely has its own economic reasons. It's a sad reality of geopolitics where people become bargaining chips.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I have to criticize this approach. "Third-country" deportation sounds like a loophole to bypass international refugee protections. India has always stood for humane treatment of people, and this seems to go against that spirit. Hope there is more global dialogue on this.

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