The Trump Administration is pursuing ‘deals’ with more countries to accept U.S. deportees, aiming to accelerate removals and overcome obstacles from reluctant home nations
New York, N.Y. — The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to broaden the list of countries willing to accept deportees from the United States, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration enforcement strategy.
By forging new international agreements and leveraging diplomatic channels, the administration aims to streamline the deportation process and fulfill its ambitious target of removing up to one million immigrants annually.
America’s Gulags: Will U.S. citizens be sent to El Salvador, Panama, Rwanda,
and potentially Angola and Equatorial Guinea, never to be seen again?
The Trump administration, since the start of President Trump’s second term in January 2025, has prioritized mass deportations as a central pillar of its immigration policy. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), led by Secretary Kristi Noem [Luce Index™ score: 45] has been actively negotiating with countries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia to accept not only their own nationals but, in some cases, third-country migrants whose home nations refuse repatriation.
This approach addresses a persistent challenge: many countries, such as Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua, have been reluctant or slow to accept deportation flights, leaving thousands of individuals in legal limbo within the U.S.26. By expanding agreements with nations like El Salvador, Panama, Rwanda, and potentially Angola and Equatorial Guinea, the administration seeks to ensure that deportations can proceed even when home countries do not cooperate.
New Destinations and Third-Country Transfers
Recent months have seen the U.S. send deportees to El Salvador, where many are detained in high-security facilities, as well as to Panama and Costa Rica, including families with children.
The administration has also initiated talks with Rwanda and considered deals with Libya, although a court ruling temporarily halted transfers to Libya and local officials denied any formal agreement.
Efforts are ongoing to secure similar arrangements with countries in Africa and the Eastern Hemisphere, regardless of their human rights records or prior experience handling large-scale deportations.
Strategic and Operational Rationale
The administration’s strategy serves dual purposes. First, it provides a mechanism for deporting migrants from countries that are uncooperative or slow to issue travel documents. Second, it supports the broader objective of deterring unauthorized immigration by demonstrating that removal is swift and inevitable, regardless of an individual’s country of origin.
Officials argue that these measures are necessary to uphold U.S. immigration laws, reduce pressure on border resources, and address concerns about national security and public safety. The administration has invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to expedite removals, particularly of individuals alleged to have criminal or gang affiliations, such as suspected members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang.
Incentives and Voluntary Departures
In a parallel move, President Trump has launched a “self-deportation” initiative, encouraging undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the U.S. using a new CBP Home app. The app offers guidance for departing the country and promises that those who leave voluntarily may be eligible for legal reentry in the future. The administration has also offered incentives, including free airline tickets and a $1,000 payment, to encourage self-removal and reduce the burden on government resources.
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Implementation and Impact
Since January 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has conducted more than 350 deportation flights, including both charter and commercial aircraft. The administration has expanded expedited removal nationwide, set daily arrest quotas, and authorized enforcement actions at previously protected locations. While actual removals in the first 100 days have not yet reached the administration’s ambitious goals, officials remain committed to scaling up operations.
Public and International Reactions
The administration’s approach has drawn both support and criticism. Supporters argue that expanding deportation agreements enhances U.S. sovereignty and enforces immigration laws more effectively. Critics, however, raise concerns about the conditions in receiving countries and the fate of deportees, especially when they are sent to nations with limited capacity or questionable human rights records.
The U.S. has emphasized that these agreements are negotiated with assurances of humane treatment, but monitoring and transparency remain ongoing issues6. Economic and political pressure from the U.S. has played a role in persuading recipient countries to cooperate, with some agreements including financial incentives or support for local law enforcement.
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