US seeks Uruguay as destination for deported migrants; Montevideo stops short of confirming deal
The U.S. government has been negotiating with Uruguay for months over the possibility that the South American country receive deported migrants. Uruguay's foreign ministry confirmed talks are underway but said nothing has been settled. Officials noted the discussions are not limited to Cuban nationals.
The U.S. government has been negotiating with Uruguay for months over the possibility that the South American country receive deported migrants, according to reports. Uruguay's foreign ministry confirmed that talks are indeed underway but said nothing has yet been settled.
Ministry officials said the discussions are not limited to Cuban nationals and could involve a broader group of deportees. Officials emphasized that the terms of any eventual agreement remain under negotiation.
The matter has sparked debate within both government and opposition circles in Uruguay, with some raising humanitarian and logistical concerns, while government officials said any final decision would be made with national interests in mind.
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