Guyana latest “third country” to accept migrants deported from U.S.

Guyana has become the latest country to accept migrants deported from the United States, joining over 30 nations in agreements with the Trump administration. On Friday, the South American nation received Afghan and Cuban deportees under the “Assisted Voluntary Return Program,” where they will await the outcomes of their immigration cases. The U.N. International Organization for Migration manages the program, ensuring that Guyana does not incur housing or support costs. Guyana’s Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, confirmed that six individuals arrived after being vetted and found to have no criminal backgrounds. This arrangement, which lasts a year, does not offer permanent resettlement. Guyana is part of the Caribbean Community, with other member states like St. Kitts and Nevis, Belize, and St. Lucia also participating. While human rights activists criticize these deportations as inhumane, the Trump administration argues they deter illegal immigration. QUESTION: How might the acceptance of deportees by countries like Guyana impact their local communities and international relations?