Trump Admin Could Send Migrants To South American Country Following New Agreement

The Trump administration could send migrants to Paraguay after signing a Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) with the South American country, allowing for asylum seekers in the U.S. to "pursue their protection claims" there.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that the agreement allows the countries to "share the burden of managing illegal immigration while shutting down the abuse of our nation's asylum system."

Critics have said that these agreements can lead to situations where people are taken to countries where they face risks or persecution, as well as inadequate asylum procedures.

The agreement is part of the U.S.'s broader push to send migrants elsewhere in the world. Earlier this month the African nation of Rwanda agreed to receive U.S. deportees from third countries, adding another country to the list of those taking migrants removed by the Trump administration.

Reuters detailed that Rwanda will take up to 250 migrants following an agreement signed in June. "Under the agreement, Rwanda has the ability to approve each individual proposed for resettlement. Those approved will be provided with workforce training, healthcare, and accommodation support to jumpstart their lives in Rwanda, giving them the opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world over the last decade," said Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo about the agreement.

Migrants have already been taken to different countries around the world, including Costa Rica and Panama. Another high-profile case took place when the administration sent eight men to South Sudan.

Kosovo has also agreed to receive 50 deportees, saying they would be "temporarily relocated" there as officials work on "their safe return to their home country."