Deportations of Salvadorans in the U.S. is on the rise

• Salvadoran deportations increase.
• The U.S. is responsible for the most expulsions.
• Economic factors drive migration.

Over the years, the United States has faced consistent migration issues due to millions of people entering the country illegally.

Now it’s been reported that deportations of Salvadorans, mainly from the United States, have increased by 101% since last January.

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They have even surpassed the figures from Honduras, according to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) consulted by EFE on Friday.

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Salvadoran deportations increase

The IOM report reveals that El Salvador recorded 1,137 deportations compared to 565 from the same month the previous year.

This significant increase was mainly driven by deportations from the United States, reaching 1,098 in January 2024, a 145.6% increase compared to the 447 from the previous year.

Meanwhile, in Mexico, deportations experienced a 79.5% decrease, dropping from 117 in January 2023 to only 24 in 2024, according to official data.

The main reasons for irregular migration were economic factors, representing 72.1% in the adult population and 66.7% in children and adolescents.

Migration crisis in the U.S.

These data are followed by family reunification, with 16.9% in adults and 19.5% in minors under 18 years old. Insecurity was also a significant factor, with 9.3% for adults and 11% for children and adolescents.

Moreover, the percentage increase in returns to El Salvador exceeds that of Honduras, which recorded a 65.6% increase last January.

Every year, more than 500,000 people from these three countries try to migrate irregularly to the United States in search of better living conditions, including thousands of minors.

Mass deportations pose challenges for both origin and receiving countries, highlighting the urgent need to address the root causes of irregular migration.

The incredible number of migrants

The IOM data reflect a worrying reality that requires a comprehensive and coordinated response at the national and international levels to ensure the protection and well-being of migrants.

According to data, over 152,000 Salvadorans, Hondurans and Guatemalans were deported mainly from the United States and Mexico in 2023.

These figures, reported by government entities in the region, represent a 23% decrease compared to the previous year, where 197,295 deportations were recorded.

It’s worth mentioning that regarding repatriations to the Northern Triangle, El Salvador reported 13,357 cases, Guatemala 79,979, and Honduras 58,759.

Changes in migration policies