The U.S. and Guatemala have signed agreements to potentially offer refuge to asylum-seekers, shifting the burden away from the U.S. While U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that Honduras and Guatemala would grant refugee status, both countries denied signing safe third-country agreements. The agreements, similar to those under the Trump administration, aim to deter asylum seekers from entering the U.S. However, the agreements have faced criticism due to the limited resources of Central American nations and their political implications.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.