Guatemala remains in the spotlight as President Bernardo Arévalo pushes anti-corruption reforms amid prison violence and mounting security concerns across the country.
The TSA has been sharing passenger information with immigration authorities for a year, focusing on deportation lists. Recent viral videos of arrests at San Francisco Airport have prompted congressional questions about the program's scope and transparency, raising concerns about privacy and enforcement practices.
A Mexican woman deported under a 1998 removal order was returned to the US after a judge ruled her deportation violated her DACA protections. The case highlights ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and legal protections for Dreamers.
Since early April 2026, the US has begun deporting migrants to third countries including Costa Rica, Congo, and Uganda under new agreements. These deals, funded by the US, allow deportations of migrants whose home countries refuse them. The arrangements face criticism over legality, human rights, and the involvement of repressive governments, with legal challenges underway in Uganda.
Guatemala has formally requested US cooperation—including access to equipment, training and personnel—to assist Guatemalan security forces in countering drug trafficking. The government says no foreign military operations on Guatemalan soil are authorized, and any action would occur within existing bilateral agreements. Officials have said the agreement would expand on a 2024 strategy, while the president emphasized that Congress must authorize any on-ground operations.
An Associated Press investigation has found that dozens of children have been re-separated from their families under the current administration, despite a landmark settlement meant to keep families together. Some parents have been detained, and others deported, after being taken from their communities during interior arrests. The plight echoes earlier border separations and follows a federal judge’s ruling that earlier actions were illegal.
Cristina has formed in the Eastern Pacific with 45 mph winds, guiding heavy rainfall across Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. Boris is approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast with 40 mph winds, threatening flash floods and mudslides in Guerrero and Oaxaca. Forecasters warn landfalls and life-threatening weather this week.
The Justice Department has highlighted cases against Guatemalan nationals who allegedly exploited a U.S. sponsorship program by fraudulently caring for unaccompanied migrant children. Officials say dozens of similar “super-sponsor” schemes are being investigated as concerns grow over vetting and child protection under ongoing border policy debates.
The UN Secretary-General has visited Port-au-Prince amid gang violence, with UN figures showing 2,300 killed, 1.5 million displaced, and 300,000 in Port-au-Prince. The new Gang Suppression Force is to start operations with multinational troops to support Haiti’s police and armed forces. Prime Minister Didier-Fils-Aimé emphasizes elections and republican rule as security remains paramount.