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News in English (USA) / 19.02.2025 / 10:00

U.S. Deportations to Panama Raise Humanitarian Concerns

Under a controversial deportation policy, nearly 300 migrants from various countries are being held in a hotel in Panama as U.S. authorities process their return to home countries. Reports indicate that many deported individuals, including those from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, are facing uncertain futures while waiting for repatriation. The Panamanian government asserts that many migrants have agreed to return voluntarily, despite claims of deprivation of freedom. The situation at the hotel has been described as challenging, as authorities grapple with the humanitarian implications of the mass deportations.
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