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Original Date Announced
October 20, 2025The government of Belize announced that it has signed a safe third country agreement with the United States. The text of the agreement has not been released publicly, but the Associated Press reports that it "appears to be similar to one with Paraguay announced by the U.S. State Department in August." The Belize government's press release stated that the country is committed "to international law and humanitarian principles while ensuring strong national safeguards" and that the government "retains an absolute veto over transfers, with restrictions on nationalities, a cap on transferees, and comprehensive security screenings." The agreement, which has faced criticism from politicians in Belize, will only take effect if ratified by Belize's senate.
Third Country Deportation Watch provides detailed updates on this agreement.
Trump 2.0 [ID #2132]
2025.10.20 Belize PR 198-25 - Belize Signs Safe Third Countries Agreement with United StatesCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Border Asylum, Withholding and CATAssociated or Derivative Policies
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