Trump's deportation policy: A shadowy operation affecting thousands

Under secret agreements with so-called 'third countries' in Africa and Latin America, the Trump administration has deported thousands of migrants to countries they have never visited, according to reports by France24 and Forbidden Stories. These deportations, conducted under the cover of darkness, have left many individuals in uncertain and chaotic situations. The investigation revealed that more than 25,000 people have been deported since January 2025, with the majority sent to Mexico. In Cameroon, African migrants who were deported from the US now reside in temporary shelters, struggling to rebuild their lives. The practice has drawn criticism for its lack of transparency and the potential harm it causes to vulnerable individuals. According to Sofía Álvarez Jurado, one of the journalists involved in the investigation, the deportations often leave people in limbo, with no clear path forward. The report highlights the scale of this mass deportation campaign and the need for greater accountability.