Human Rights Watch says U.S. deported thousands of Cubans, Venezuelans to danger in Mexico
Human Rights Watch reports that the Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans and Venezuelans to Mexico, exposing them to cartel violence. Many of these deportees are older individuals who have lived in the U.S. for decades, making their reintegration into Mexico particularly challenging. The report highlights the urgent need for medical care and shelter for these individuals, who often face dangerous conditions upon their arrival.
- ▪Nearly 13,000 Cubans and Venezuelans have been deported to Mexico under the Trump administration.
- ▪Most deportees are older and have lived in the U.S. for many years, complicating their reintegration.
- ▪Many deportees face a lack of basic services and are vulnerable to cartel violence in Mexico.
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The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and other nationals to Mexico, where they are vulnerable to cartel violence in an unfamiliar country, a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) released on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) said. Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration’s push to end special statusWhile Mexico has accepted these types of deportations for years, the deportees under the Trump administration are older and have lived in the U.S. for longer than in the past, making it more difficult for them to find work and increasing the urgency of the need for medical care.The report, which is based on more than 50 interviews in the southern Mexican cities Tapachula and Villahermosa, comes as U.S.
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