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US claims new refugee agreements with Guatemala, Honduras amid confusion
Daily Times
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June 27, 2025
GUATEMALA CITY – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that Guatemala and Honduras have signed new agreements to accept asylum-seekers from other nations, offering them protection outside the United States. She said the...
U.S. – Guatemala Security Pact Targets Crime and Helps Returning Migrants
Tico Times
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June 27, 2025
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem signed a border security cooperation agreement with Guatemala on Thursday, which includes the use of drones and other technologies to combat transnational crime. “This joint security alliance will...
Guatemalan sex offender arrested after dragging officer with car in Minnesota
Fox News
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U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss stunning data regarding illegal immigration under the leadership of the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...
World News | US Signs Agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to Take Asylum Seekers
Latestly
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June 26, 2025
Guatemala City, Jun 26 (AP) Guatemala and Honduras have signed agreements with the United States to potentially offer refuge to people from other countries who otherwise would seek asylum in the United States, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi...
US signs agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to take asylum-seekers, Noem says
Associated Press
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June 26, 2025
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemala and Honduras have signed agreements with the United States to potentially offer refuge to people from other countries who otherwise would seek asylum in the United States, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi...
Guatemalan man indicted for reentering U.S. after 2020 deportation
KTTN - Missouri
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June 18, 2025
A federal grand jury has indicted a Guatemalan national for unlawfully re-entering the United States following a prior deportation. Selvin Mejia-Ramos, 32, was formally charged in a one-count federal indictment with illegal reentry after removal,...
Síofra aims to help build bright future in Guatemala
Westmeath Independent
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Published: Fri 27 Jun 2025, 1:01 PM By Rebekah O'Reilly Athlone native Síofra McMahon is preparing for the trip of a lifetime as she sets out to spend her summer building a therapy space for a disadvantaged community in Guatemala. The 21-year-old...
Guatemalan national pleads guilty to illegal reentry into US
Bay State News - Massachusetts
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June 17, 2025
Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | U.S. Attorney for the District of MassachusettsLeah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts A...
Guatemala’s Democracy Still Needs International Support
Human Rights Watch
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June 17, 2025
In Guatemala, it can be easy to let the trees hide the forest. They include convoluted legal procedures, ever-fracturing and multiplying political parties, baseless criminal accusations, and the labyrinthine connections between politicians. The...
U.S. signs agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to take asylum-seekers, Noem says
The Hindu
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June 27, 2025
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem poses for photos with Air Marshals and security officials at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City, June 26, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Guatemala and Honduras have signed agreements with the...
Guatemalan man sentenced for illegal reentry into the U.S
Empire State Today - New York
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June 17, 2025
Michael DiGiacomo United State Attorney for the Western District of New York | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New YorkMichael DiGiacomo United State Attorney for the Western District of New York | U.S. Attorney for the Western District...
Guatemalan national indicted for illegal re-entry into United States
KC Reporter - Missouri
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June 17, 2025
U.S. Attorney Teresa A. Moore | US Attorney - Western District of MissouriU.S. Attorney Teresa A. Moore | US Attorney - Western District of Missouri A Guatemalan man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Missouri, for allegedly...
Loyola Athletes Service Trip in Guatemala: Soccer, Skills, and Connections
BVM Sports
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June 26, 2025
Loyola men’s soccer players Aidan Crawford and TJ Cairney recently completed a transformative service trip to Guatemala, collaborating with the nonprofit Gracia and Casa Hogar, an orphanage. Over the week, they engaged extensively with local youth...
Guatemalan living in New Bedford pleads guilty to illegal U.S. reentry
South Coast Business Bulletin - Massachusetts
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Manuel Ruiz Luis has pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien in federal court. Ruiz Luis was first deported from the U.S. to Guatemala in 1996. He has had multiple criminal convictions including motor vehicle charges....
Guatemalan Living in New Bedford Pleads Guilty to Illegally Entering U.S. a Second Time
Fun 107 - Massachusetts
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June 17, 2025
BOSTON (WBSM) — A twice-deported Guatemalan national who was unlawfully residing in New Bedford pleaded guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after deportation. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Manuel Ruiz Luis, 52, pleaded...
Noem reveals US agreements with Guatemala and Honduras to take asylum-seekers
Washington Examiner
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June 27, 2025
The countries of Guatemala and Honduras signed agreements with the United States to possibly offer refuge to those who would otherwise seek asylum in the U.S., Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday at the end of her Central...
Opinion | West Liberty man’s deportation is sad, but not wrong
The Gazette - Iowa
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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. The recent deportation of Pascual Pedro is a heartbreaking situation. The 20-year old former West Liberty resident and Guatemalan national, who was not...
DHS Refutes Neglect Claims Of Detained Guatemalan National With Homicide Warrant
The Free Press - Tampa - Florida
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June 26, 2025
Guatemalan National with Homicide Warrant Received Extensive Medical Attention, DHS Confirms The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released a detailed rebuttal to claims made by Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus, a Guatemalan national who...
Guatemalan national charged after allegedly assaulting federal officer during immigration arrest
Minnesota State Wire
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June 16, 2025
Lisa D. Kirkpatrick Acting United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota | U.S. Attorney for the District of MinnesotaLisa D. Kirkpatrick Acting United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota | U.S. Attorney for the District of...
FACT CHECK: ICE Provided Full Medical Care to Guatemalan Illegal Alien with History of Child Abuse and Wanted for Homicide
Arizona Free Press
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This detainee received prenatal care, including an ultrasound and OB-GYN visit, dental care, and medication WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) set the record straight about Iris Dayana Monterroso-Lemus, a Guatemalan criminal...