The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is considering agreements with several countries in Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe that could accept deported migrants from the United States. Among the potential partner countries are Moldova and Kosovo.
According to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, Trump’s team handling migration issues is actively seeking new destinations for the expulsion of illegal immigrants.
The administration’s plan is based on a model already tested in February, when the U.S. sent a plane carrying more than 100 migrants—mostly from the Middle East—to Panama. Now, Washington is negotiating with countries such as Libya, Rwanda, Benin, Eswatini, Mongolia, Moldova, and Kosovo.
It is expected that in exchange for agreeing to accept deported migrants, these countries may receive financial compensation or political benefits tied to supporting one of Trump’s key domestic policy priorities.
According to sources, the U.S. also hopes to establish long-term agreements with some Latin American countries so that they become “safe zones” for migrants who could seek asylum there instead of in the U.S. In particular, American officials are reportedly close to signing such a deal with Honduras and are in talks with Costa Rica.
