In brief
In a bold statement, President Xiomara Castro of Honduras declared that the U.S. military could be expelled from its bases in Honduras if President-elect Donald J. Trump follows through on massive deportation plans targeting undocumented immigrants. This warning marks a significant pushback against Trump's anticipated policies, as Castro asserted that military cooperation with the U.S. may face serious reconsideration. The president emphasized that the U.S. military's presence, which has been maintained at no cost for decades, would lose its justification if the deportations occurred. This confrontational stance from Honduras comes alongside collaborative efforts with Mexico to address the looming deportation crisis, highlighting mounting tensions between the U.S. and Central American nations in light of Trump's impending administration.
