The U.S. and Argentina are negotiating a deportation agreement allowing migrants to be sent to Argentina as part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown.
The United States and Argentina are negotiating a third-country deportation deal that would allow the U.S. to send migrants from other nations to Argentina, officials familiar with the talks said. Under the proposed agreement, Argentina could temporarily host individuals detained shortly after entering the U.S. illegally, with potential onward flights to their home countries. Officials stressed that details remain under discussion, including logistics, funding, and public backlash concerns.
The talks come as Argentina’s President Javier Milei has intensified anti-immigrant rhetoric and enforcement, claiming record expulsions while deploying police to immigration operations. The deal would align Argentina with other U.S. allies, such as Paraguay and Ecuador, who already host third-country deportees. Analysts note the arrangement would bolster Milei’s political alignment with Trump while raising questions about Argentina’s historical approach to migration.