US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
Human Rights Watch reports that the Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans and Venezuelans to Mexico, exposing them to significant risks. Many of these deportees are older individuals who have lived in the U.S. for decades, making their reintegration into Mexican society particularly challenging. The report highlights the lack of basic services and safety for these individuals in Mexico, calling for better treatment and legal pathways for them.
- ▪Nearly 13,000 Cubans and Venezuelans have been deported to Mexico under the Trump administration.
- ▪Many deportees are older and have lived in the U.S. for decades, complicating their reintegration.
- ▪The report emphasizes the dangers faced by deportees in Mexico, including cartel violence and lack of basic services.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUS has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch saysThe Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal optionsByANNA-CATHERINE BRIGIDA Associated PressMay 27, 2026, 2:08 AM1:23FILE -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, right, speaks as President Donald Trump, left, stands on stage during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Dec. 5, 2025.
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