US asks Paraguay to help manage migrant returns

The United States is seeking a collaborative approach with Paraguay to manage the complex task of returning migrants who have been denied entry into the U.S. Robert Alter, the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Paraguay, emphasized that the U.S. does not expect Paraguay to offer asylum but rather to assist in the significant logistical undertaking of repatriating these individuals to their countries of origin.

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This initiative is framed as a partnership, aligning with the Trump administration's broader objective of restoring order along the U.S. southern border. Alter explained that while progress has been made in reducing illegal migration, the sheer volume of arrivals necessitates a shared effort. The process of returning migrants involves extensive logistics, requiring a coordinated and secure approach.

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El acuerdo es una “colaboración” sobre la prioridad del gobierno de Donald Trump “de reponer orden sobre la frontera, más que nada la frontera sureña de Estados Unidos y es un trabajo enorme”.

Paraguay's role, therefore, is to act as an ally in facilitating this return process, working alongside international organizations like the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The U.S. expresses gratitude for Paraguay's willingness to share this burden, highlighting the significant workload involved in managing and deporting large numbers of people. This agreement underscores the U.S. government's priority in addressing border security and migration challenges through international cooperation, even as it faces scrutiny and opposition regarding the implications of such agreements.

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Entonces, en vez de manejar toda la logística y todo el trabajo en el mismo lugar allá con nuestra gente, salimos a buscar aliados y socios dispuestos a colaborar con nosotros en ese retorno facilitado por las organizaciones internacionales.