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The U.S. has deported around 2,300 Mexican citizens to Guatemala this year despite Mexico's objections, part of Trump's third-country deportation strategy. Guatemala confirmed the transfers, while Mexican officials expressed opposition and concern over the practice.
Guatemala's government has denied reports that it authorized US airstrikes against drug traffickers on its soil, while confirming it sought security cooperation with Washington. The denial followed a New York Times report citing anonymous sources. Guatemala stressed any joint operations would be led by its own forces under existing bilateral agreements.
Guatemala has formally requested US military assistance, including equipment and training, to fight drug trafficking. President Bernardo Arévalo clarified that the request does not permit foreign military operations on Guatemalan soil and is part of existing bilateral agreements. The move comes amid a broader US strategy to increase military presence in Latin America.
