Trump Administration Expands Third-Country Deportation Policy
Under the United States' third-country policy, six individuals were sent to Guyana based on a one-year agreement.
Under the Trump administration's expanded third-country deportation policy, six individuals with no criminal records arrived in Guyana on Saturday following months of negotiations.
Individuals Arriving in Guyana
Guyanese Foreign Secretary Robert Persaud confirmed that six individuals, determined to have no criminal records, arrived in the country on Saturday.
Persaud stated that the U.S. has not made any further deportation requests to Guyana at this stage and that the process was agreed upon as a result of months of negotiations.
Details of the Agreement
It was stated that this arrangement, made for a duration of one year, does not imply permanent resettlement, and the arriving individuals will remain in the country throughout the process.
It was noted that these six individuals will receive assistance through the Voluntary Return Program managed by the International Organization for Migration.
Global Scope and Controversies
According to Amnesty International data, more than 30 countries have signed such agreements with the U.S. since Trump's return to office.
Human rights groups and research organizations criticize the practice, pointing out that the majority of deported individuals have no criminal records.