Countries turn their backs on Trump and refuse to receive immigrants

• Grenada Denies Agreement with Trump.
• Bahamas and Turks Reject Deportations.
• Caribbean Resistance to Migration Plan.

The Government of Grenada denied claims on Friday that the Caribbean island would be among the destinations selected by the incoming administration of Donald Trump to deport migrants.

In an official statement, Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell affirmed that his government «has not participated in any discussions about the deportation of migrants to Grenada.»

“Furthermore, no proposal on this matter has been presented,” the statement added.

This clarification comes following reports that Grenada, the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Panama were potential recipients of migrants deported from the United States.

Grenada Denies Agreement with Trump on Deportations

The Government of Grenada denies claims that the Caribbean island is one of the jurisdictions identified by the incoming U.S. administration of Donald Trump to send deportation flights. https://t.co/KG4BBidp5Q

— EFE Noticias (@EFEnoticias) December 6, 2024

On Thursday, the Government of the Bahamas issued a statement categorically rejecting this proposal, according to EFE.

Prime Minister Philip Davis confirmed that the matter had been reviewed and rejected, emphasizing that his country will not participate in such a plan.

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Similarly, authorities in the Turks and Caicos Islands expressed opposition to the idea, although they did not confirm receiving a formal proposal.

“We are steadfast in our commitment to protect the interests of the Turks and Caicos Islands and uphold the integrity of our immigration system,” stated Arlington Musgrove, Minister of Immigration and Border Services.

Trump’s Promise on Deportations

Deputy Prime Minister Musgrove declared that external policies would not be allowed to jeopardize his nation’s national security, particularly amid rising irregular migration from Haiti.

“The unilateral imposition of third-country deportation policies, as reportedly being considered by the incoming Trump administration, conflicts with international norms and legal standards,” he asserted.

Donald Trump, set to assume the U.S. presidency in January 2025, has vowed to implement the largest deportation of migrants in the nation’s history.

As part of this plan, the aim is to deport individuals whose home countries refuse to accept them, sending them to alternative nations instead.

Tension Between the United States and the Caribbean

However, this strategy is facing increasing resistance within the Caribbean region. Several countries have already stated they will not participate in such a scheme.

Trump’s proposal highlights tensions between U.S. immigration policy and Caribbean nations, many of which are already dealing with their own challenges related to irregular migration.

Grenada, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands have firmly declared their positions. Yet, the controversy’s impact may spread to other nations in the region.

As the new administration’s term approaches, the debate over mass deportations is expected to intensify, both in the Caribbean and on the global stage.

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