Central American migration and deportation trends

Central American migration patterns and deportation trends have seen significant shifts. Forensic data from the Argentine forensic anthropology team (EAAF) indicates that between 2010 and May 2026, there were 2,529 reports of missing migrants along the Central America-Mexico-United States corridor, with 482 bodies identified across the United States, Mexico, and Guatemala.

In Honduras, deportations from the United States have accelerated. By mid-2026, more than 23,400 Hondurans had been returned, marking a 43.3% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This surge is attributed to tighter U.S. immigration policies.

Concerns regarding the legality and safety of these removals emerged in late July 2026, when a Honduran national, Brayan Sánchez, was deported from the United States to the Central African Republic. The National Commissioner for Human Rights (Conadeh) has called on the Honduran government to provide consular assistance, arguing that transferring individuals to third countries without consent or language proficiency violates due process and existing cooperation agreements.