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U.S. third-country deportations to Central African Republic
Overview
The United States has implemented a “third-country” deportation program, sending migrants to nations that are neither their country of citizenship nor their habitual residence. The Central African Republic is one of at least 12 African nations that have signed agreements to accept these deportees.
In late August 2026, Daniela Fuentes, a Cuban transgender woman, was deported to Bangui. She reported having no ties or legal protections in the country and stated she must now hide her identity to avoid attention.
By late October 2026, three Nicaraguan citizens were also deported to Bangui, bringing the total number of Nicaraguans expelled to the nation to six within a two-month period. These individuals alleged they were misled about their destination and subjected to physical coercion, including being beaten and held in handcuffs for over 24 hours. The deportees arrived without travel documents and remain under strict surveillance in a local shelter.
Entities
United States · Central African Republic · Cuba · Bangui · Daniela Fuentes
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sourcesUnited States deports three Nicaraguans to Central African Republic
Three Nicaraguans were deported from the U.S. to the Central African Republic, alleging they were misled about their destination and subjected to physical abuse during transit.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesCuban transgender woman deported by U.S. to Central African Republic
The U.S. deported Daniela Fuentes, a Cuban transgender woman, to the Central African Republic under a third-country deportation program, placing her in a nation where she has no ties or legal protections.
Sources
atento.com.do · confidencial.digital · elfarolatino.com · elinformeni.com · elnacional.com.do · elnuevodiario.com.do · elpregonerord.com · lahora.gt · losmocanos.com · loultimodigital.com