Guatemalan migrants in the US brace for potential mass deportations as Trump takes office

As Donald Trump's inauguration approaches, Guatemalan migrants in the U.S. fear his promise of mass deportations will disrupt their lives. Many families rely on remittances from undocumented relatives, which are crucial for their survival in a country facing high poverty rates. Trump plans to launch a large-scale deportation operation, which could separate families and increase fear among immigrant communities. An estimated 11-12 million undocumented immigrants live in the U.S., with a significant number from Guatemala, where economic conditions drive migration. Past deportations have already caused distress, as seen in the story of Carlos Cordero, who was sent back to Guatemala after years in the U.S. He and others face challenges reintegrating into their home country, often feeling lost and disconnected from their roots.