Dominican Republic and Honduras report significant migration shifts

In the Dominican Republic, the General Directorate of Migration (DGM) reported that 40,521 undocumented foreigners were deported during October. This followed the detention of 44,414 individuals during joint operations involving the Armed Forces and National Police. Inspections targeted agricultural farms and commercial establishments in provinces such as San Francisco de Macorís, Moca, and San Juan, as well as sectors within the National District and Santo Domingo. Additionally, the DGM and the Attorney General’s Office removed 56,140 exit impediment records and migration alerts that lacked legal basis or had expired.

In Honduras, official data indicates that between January 1 and October 29, 2026, approximately 39,975 Honduran citizens were returned to the country. The majority, 31,271 individuals, arrived via air travel, while others entered by land. The primary countries of origin for these returnees were the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. The National Institute of Migration also noted that 8,408 people transited through Honduras in an irregular migratory status during the same period, with notable nationalities including citizens from Ecuador, Cuba, Venezuela, China, and the Dominican Republic.