Among Them Arab and African Countries: U.S. Negotiates with Third Countries to Host Migrants
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States is currently exploring partnerships with third countries to host irregular migrants coming from other nations.
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In remarks made on Wednesday, he indicated that these countries would be similar to El Salvador, and that the move is part of a broader effort to strengthen international cooperation in combating irregular migration.
In this context, sources told Agence France-Presse that the U.S. is negotiating with Rwanda, which is considered one of the potential host countries for irregular migrants.
It is worth noting that Rwanda had signed an agreement with the United Kingdom in 2022 to accept asylum seekers, but the British Supreme Court ruled the agreement illegal in November 2023.
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During a meeting at the White House, Rubio emphasized that the U.S. is “actively working” to persuade additional countries to accept migrants from third nations, stressing that El Salvador is not the only option under consideration.
He added that the U.S. administration is identifying countries capable of hosting these migrants, with a focus on ensuring their safety and protecting their rights.
These statements come at a sensitive time, as President Donald Trump—since returning to the White House—has been pushing to fulfill a key campaign promise: launching a large-scale deportation program targeting undocumented migrants.
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In March 2025, the U.S. deported more than 250 migrants to El Salvador on charges of gang affiliation. They were detained in a high-security prison in exchange for funds provided by the American government to Salvadoran authorities.
Additionally, the United States has begun talks with Libya regarding the possibility of hosting irregular migrants there. Rubio noted that the administration is working with various countries to convince them to accept migrants from third nations, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen international cooperation against irregular migration.
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It is important to note that these steps are being taken at a time when the U.S. faces major challenges on immigration, under growing domestic and international pressure to stem the flow of undocumented migrants.
The administration aims to implement policies that enhance national security while maintaining its humanitarian commitments toward migrants.
