Deportations of Hondurans From US Jump 71% in Five Months

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 5, 2026 · Originally reported June 5, 2026 by El Heraldo

The US deported 17,650 Hondurans in the first five months of 2026, up 71% from the same period last year, as the country struggles to absorb migrants who had fled violence, poverty, and a lack of opportunity.

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