Deported migrants arrive in Honduras on US Military plane: Video
A U.S. Air Force plane carrying dozens of deported Hondurans landed in Honduras amid ongoing tensions over U.S. migration policies under Donald Trump’s administration.
The Honduran Foreign Minister, Eduardo Enrique Reina, emphasised the need to treat returning migrants with dignity.
“We must welcome them with dignity,” Reina stated. “The United States has its regulations, but once they enter Honduran airspace, they should not come in chains or handcuffs.”
This military flight differed from previous ones, Reina explained, as discussions with U.S. authorities had led to more humane treatment during the deportation process. He also highlighted the economic contributions of Honduran migrants, urging respect despite stringent U.S. policies.
"Most importantly, we must not forget the significant contributions these immigrants make to our national economy, and I believe we must welcome them with dignity, despite the Trump administration's harsher policies," he told the AFP.
Meanwhile, regional efforts to address the migration crisis faced a setback after the planned Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit was canceled. The meeting, called by Honduras to discuss migration challenges, failed to secure attendance from key leaders except Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
The cancellation followed heightened tensions between Petro and Trump, as Latin American nations grapple with the delicate balance of addressing migration without provoking diplomatic conflict with the U.S.
