Building next to a cliff with a flag waving in the background. — The White House confirmed the start of flights with irregular migrants to the detention center in Guantánamo | Europa Press

Camara — The White House confirmed the start of flights with irregular migrants to the detention center in Guantánamo | Europa Press

Guantánamo is the new destination for illegal immigrants under Trump's policies

Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, stated that President Trump won't allow the U.S. to become a 'dumping ground for illegal criminals'

04/02/2025 19:26:00h

Rafael Alejandro Escalona

The White House confirmed the start of flights with irregular migrants to the detention center in Guantánamo. Karoline Leavitt, White House spokesperson, stated that President Trump will not allow the U.S. to be a "dumping ground for illegal criminals".

This measure is part of a broader plan to toughen immigration policies and secure the U.S. border. The detention center in Guantánamo will be expanded to accommodate migrants who can't be returned to their countries of origin.

The base is expected to accommodate up to 30,000 additional people under these new provisions. Human rights organizations have expressed concern about the conditions of detainees in Guantánamo.

A man in a blue suit and red tie holds an open document with text and a visible signature in an office with flags and golden curtains in the background.

Trump argues that these actions are necessary to protect the national security of the United States. | Europa Press

Trump also signed executive orders to eliminate birthright citizenship in the U.S.

This action has caused controversy and faces legal challenges from progressive organizations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed lawsuits against these new immigration measures.

The U.S. Government has reached agreements with El Salvador to send irregular citizens to its territory. Not only will Salvadorans be repatriated, but also people from other Central American countries.

Colombia and Venezuela have also agreed to cooperate in the repatriation of their citizens from the U.S. With his return to the White House, Trump implemented an aggressive immigration plan to reduce illegal immigration.

This plan includes the possible repatriation of millions of irregular residents in the U.S. Trump also seeks to eliminate immigration benefits and restrict access to U.S. citizenship.

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This measure is part of a broader plan to tighten immigration policies and secure the U.S. border. | Europa Press

According to Leavitt, these policies fulfill President Trump's campaign promises on border security. Critics argue that these measures affect human rights and damage the international image of the U.S.

Trump defends that these actions are necessary to protect the national security of the United States. The debate over these immigration policies continues to grow both inside and outside the country, generating diverse reactions.

The Trump Administration continues to defend its decisions as part of a national security strategy. The coming months will be crucial to assess the impact of these policies on American society.

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