Visa-free access to Guatemala citizens has been granted to 135 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, the UK, and South Korea; this move has led to an increase in both inbound and outbound tourism

Guatemala will accept deported migrants from other countries under a new agreement with the US, expanding its deportation flight capacity by 40%, with repatriation costs covered by the US, while also planning economic initiatives to reduce migration

The country will increase deportation flights from the US by 40%, repatriating both Guatemalans and migrants of other nationalities while creating a border task force to combat transnational crime

The Trump administration began its deportation campaign from the US by using military transport planes for sending migrants back to Guatemala; the move is seen as sending a "clear message" that illegal immigration will lead to severe consequences

A three-phase program to support returning migrants, has been announced by President Bernardo Arévalo; it focuses on consular assistance, dignified reception with temporary shelters, and reintegration