Fearing deportation, Hondurans in the US send more cash home than ever before

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete December 28, 2025 at 01:48 AM

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Fearing deportation under President Trump's immigration policies, Hondurans in the US are sending record amounts of money home. While the US government hoped stricter enforcement would deter Hondurans from immigrating, it has instead prompted those already in the US to maximize remittances. Between January and October of this year, remittances to Honduras increased by 26% compared to the same period last year, totaling $9.7 billion. This surge is driven by a sense of urgency among undocumented Hondurans to support their families before potential deportation. One Honduran man, Elías Padilla, has even delayed his plans to immigrate to the US due to fear of detention and deportation.

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Steven Miller 40% Tom Homan 40% Tegucigalpa 50% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×270% Donald Trump ×270% United States ×480% Honduras ×680% Elías Padilla ×590%

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remittances 100% deportation 90% honduras 80% undocumented immigrants 70% us 60% immigration policies 60% ice 50% economic impact 40%

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