The U.S. government is navigating a complex web of global diplomacy as it pushes various nations to accept individuals expelled from the United States, even if they are not citizens of those countries. Recent diplomatic cables indicate that U.S. officials have contacted at least 58 countries in Africa and Central Asia to request their cooperation in accepting deportees, which include individuals with criminal records.
In February, Costa Rica accepted around 200 deportees, representing a blend of nationalities from China, India, Nepal, and a Yemeni family. Some countries like Rwanda have already received financial compensation for taking in deportees, while others, such as Peru, have declined the offer despite continuous pressure from U.S. officials.
The U.S.'s outreach spans across continents, even reaching countries entangled in conflict, including Ukraine and war-torn Libya, with plans to send individuals there before a court intervened. With countries like Kosovo and Mexico agreeing to take in deportees, the U.S. government actively seeks new partnerships for its growing deportation strategy.
The list of nations contacted by U.S. diplomats includes Angola, Mongolia, and various nations known for human rights challenges. Underlining the urgency of the requirements, the administration's communications reflect a relentless pursuit of international cooperation to manage deportations effectively.
As this diplomatic initiative unfolds, it raises ethical questions about the treatment of deportees and the capacities of the accepting countries, positioning the U.S. on a controversial path in global immigration policy.
In February, Costa Rica accepted around 200 deportees, representing a blend of nationalities from China, India, Nepal, and a Yemeni family. Some countries like Rwanda have already received financial compensation for taking in deportees, while others, such as Peru, have declined the offer despite continuous pressure from U.S. officials.
The U.S.'s outreach spans across continents, even reaching countries entangled in conflict, including Ukraine and war-torn Libya, with plans to send individuals there before a court intervened. With countries like Kosovo and Mexico agreeing to take in deportees, the U.S. government actively seeks new partnerships for its growing deportation strategy.
The list of nations contacted by U.S. diplomats includes Angola, Mongolia, and various nations known for human rights challenges. Underlining the urgency of the requirements, the administration's communications reflect a relentless pursuit of international cooperation to manage deportations effectively.
As this diplomatic initiative unfolds, it raises ethical questions about the treatment of deportees and the capacities of the accepting countries, positioning the U.S. on a controversial path in global immigration policy.
