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This is the latest in a growing list of international deportation arrangements championed by Trump — including deals with Paraguay, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Eswatini. Both Costa Rica and Panama have already started receiving flights of deportees from the United States, many of whom are nationals of Asian countries.
While critics call it “controversial,” the numbers show Trump’s plan is working — and Democrats know it.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, since Trump’s return to the Oval Office, over 500,000 illegal migrants have been deported, with an additional 485,000 arrests made by immigration authorities.
But the biggest number — the one that has Biden’s allies fuming — is this: over two million illegal aliens have voluntarily left the U.S. on their own after realizing Trump means business.
This isn’t the same old Washington talk. It’s action. Migrants are getting the message that under Trump, there’s no point trying to wait out the system. They’re choosing to go home — or to another country — before ICE shows up at their door.
The new Belize agreement gives Trump yet another option for handling migrants who can’t be sent back to their countries due to safety or diplomatic issues.
While Belize confirmed the agreement, its officials made clear that they’ll maintain strict control over who is sent to their country.
“Belize retains an absolute veto over transfers, with restrictions on nationalities, a cap on transferees, and comprehensive security screenings. No person who is deemed to be a threat to the public safety or national security will be allowed to enter or stay in Belize,” the government stated.
In exchange, Belize will receive financial and technical assistance from the United States to strengthen its immigration and asylum infrastructure.
“Additionally, the United States may also provide, upon request, financial and technical assistance to enhance Belize’s migration and asylum management system,” officials added.
It’s the classic Trump approach — a deal that works for both sides. Countries willing to take deportees get U.S. support and resources, while America gets results.
The agreement still needs approval from the Belizean Senate but will take effect for two years once ratified.
As expected, not everyone is cheering in Belize’s political circles. Opposition leader Tracy Panton slammed the deal, calling it “a matter of deep national concern.”
“While Belize must continue to play its part in promoting regional cooperation on migration and humanitarian issues, the reality is that our nation lacks the institutional capacity, financial resources, and technical systems to effectively manage the complex responsibilities that such an agreement would entail,” Panton said.
She warned that Belize could become a “dumping ground” for unwanted migrants, raising fears about national sovereignty and taxpayer costs.
“The agreement could reshape Belize’s immigration and asylum systems, impose new financial burdens on taxpayers, and raise serious questions about national sovereignty and security,” she added.
But for Trump, this resistance is nothing new — and it’s not stopping him.
Trump has learned from experience. During his first term, only Guatemala agreed to a similar deal — and it collapsed quickly. This time, he’s going global.
Instead of relying on one Central American nation, Trump has built a worldwide deportation network spanning Latin America, Africa, and beyond. At least a dozen countries have now agreed to accept deportees in exchange for assistance and partnerships with the U.S.
This approach eliminates one of the biggest loopholes that plagued previous administrations — when countries refused to take back their own citizens, forcing the U.S. to either detain or release them.
Now, Trump’s deals ensure there’s always somewhere to send illegal entrants. Whether it’s Belize, Paraguay, Rwanda, or Uganda, the message is the same: If you enter the U.S. illegally, you won’t get to stay.
The Belize agreement is another victory for Trump’s mission to restore law and order at America’s borders. It shuts down the “catch and release” system that Democrats defended for years and replaces it with accountability and consequence.
There’s no more guarantee of staying in the U.S. while asylum cases drag on. For many migrants, that uncertainty alone is enough to make them think twice before crossing the border.
And that’s exactly how Trump wants it — a border strategy that protects Americans, discourages illegal entry, and rebuilds respect for U.S. law.
