Human Rights Watch says the U.S. has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to Mexico, placing migrants in areas the group describes as exposed to cartel violence and with limited legal and access-to-services options. ABC News and other outlets report that the Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 people, including Cubans and Venezuelans, to Mexico. The Hill cites a Human Rights Watch report released on Wednesday that documents more than 4,300 Cubans deported in the first 15 months of the president’s second term, with the group arguing that removals send people into parts of Mexico with high levels of violence and few practical routes to safety.
The Hindu adds specific findings from researchers, including that more than half of Cubans deported had a criminal record, while only a smaller portion had convictions for violent crimes. Human Rights Watch characterizes many deportations as occurring in circumstances where migrants may face significant risks after return and limited ability to pursue legal relief or essential support.
The reports focus on the risks and circumstances described by Human Rights Watch, including where people are sent and the legal and safety barriers they may face upon arrival in Mexico.
